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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 54601

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 54601 from August 3, 1960 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
64
Wind Reports
109
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 54601 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 54601

64 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Barre Mills, WI
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Saint Joseph, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2021
1:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE La Crosse, WI
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Saint Joseph, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Joseph, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barre Mills, WI
0.88″ hail
Jul 13, 2015
3:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.96 NNW Herrington, WI
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Barre Mills, WI
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 ESE La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in downtown La Crosse.
NWS Hail Report Location: .73 N La Crosse, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.97 NNW Herrington, WI
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 54601

109 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near 23rd and Pine Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on two cars. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and some smaller trees down across Bliss Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several branches down... damaging some cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: La Crosse County Sheriffs Office reported tree(s) down on County Road OA. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Barre Mills, WI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: La Crosse County Sheriffs Office reported 8 trees down within the city of La Crosse. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED DOWN THE MIDDLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWNED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF LA CROSSE... SOME CAUSING DAMAGE TO HOMES AND OTHER STRUCTURES.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
5:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND BRANCHES DOWN... INCLUDING ONE LARGE TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
4:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 SSE LA CROSSE. NUMEROUS TREES AND BRANCHES DOWN... INCLUDING ONE LARGE TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE La Crosse, WI
59 mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Barre Mills, WI
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE LARGE LIMB DOWN ON CORNER OF LOSEY BLVD AND MAIN ST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON BLISS ROAD... PARTIALLY BLOCKING DOWNHILL LANE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
May 26, 2020
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN LA CROSSE... ONALASKA... AND BARRE MILLS. POWER POLE BLOWN OVER IN ONALASKA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW La Crosse, WI
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 54601

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This short lived tornado developed east of La Crosse and affected the Valleywood Springs neighborhood causing damage to trees as it moved east. Valleywood Springs had already been affected by a tornado around 10 minutes earlier. Each tornado had a distinct circulation and debris signature on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Barre Mills, WI
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS noted on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Barre Mills, WI
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS on radar with visual confirmation from office before becoming clouded in rain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Saint Joseph, WI
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed near State Highway 33 several miles south of Barre Mills... causing extensive tree damage to the Valleywood Springs area before moving northeast... causing additional spotty tree damage before dissipating near the intersection of County Highways M and I. Valleywood Springs would be affected by a second tornado around 10 minutes later. Each tornado had a distinct circulation and debris signature on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Barre Mills, WI
UNK category
Jul 23, 2022
8:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO IN MAINLY MARSHLAND BUT DID CROSS COUNTY ROAD B
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Barre Mills, WI
EF1 category
Jun 7, 2008
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred at 5:45 p.m. CDT in La Crosse County, WI, near Barre Mills and it was surveyed by a National Weather Service meteorologist on Sunday, June 8th. The tornado initially touched down just west of Russian Coulee Road approximately two miles east of Barre Mills (La Crosse County). There the tornado destroyed one metal barn and partially unroofed another. Much of the debris from the first barn was thrown to the north; however, some of its debris was scattered to the east for nearly a half mile up a hill. A family of five heard the tornado and they took cover in a basement. Fortunately no one was injured.||The tornado then proceeded over a hill and moved through another farmstead. It destroyed a barn and unroofed much of the adjacent house. Both soft and hardwood trees were either snapped or uprooted. ||The tornado then moved through several wooded areas as it crossed County Road II, Antony Road, County Road II again, and then Highway 162 near Souchek Road.||The path of this tornado was about 6 miles long with an average width of 600 feet. It has an EF1 rating (estimated wind speeds of 90 to 110 mph). Several nearby neighbors saw the tornado as it moved through both farmsteads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.4 ENE Barre Mills, WI
F2 category
May 14, 1961
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54601
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 54601 area census snapshot

People & households
Population50,474
Households21,336
Housing units22,652
Income
Median household income$60,078
$100k+ households34.1%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,111
Attached single-family1,312
Small multifamily3,867
Large multifamily4,782
Mobile homes580
Housing mix
Single-family share53.5%
Attached-home share5.8%
Multifamily share38.2%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,623
Renter-occupied9,713
Vacant units1,316
Home value & age
Median home value$220,200
Owner homes $300k+26.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1970
Older-home share63.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars19,567
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 54601 have on record?

Our records show 64 hail, 109 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 54601, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 54601?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 54601 is 3.00″. It was reported near La Crosse, WI on September 24, 1984.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 54601 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 54601 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 54601 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 54601 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 54601 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 54601 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 54601 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 54601, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 54601, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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