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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 54843

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 54843 from July 10, 1966 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 54843 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
95
Wind Reports
97
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 54843 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 54843

95 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 26, 2026
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING Half Dollar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Little Round Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated quarter-size hail. Appearance in photos suggests larger than quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Hayward, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail 25 E of Hayward by Moose Lake. Location is approximate.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSW Clam Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
9:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Seeley, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from CoCoRaHS WI-SR-1. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Seeley, WI
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2022
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Hayward, WI
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
5:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Namekagon, WI
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Hayward, WI
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MANY GOLF BALLS. SOME STONES LARGER THAN GOLF BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Little Round Lake, WI
2.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED ON SOCIAL MEDIA FROM A TRAINED SPOTTERS. PHOTO ESTIMATED SIZE OF 2.25 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Northwoods Beach, WI
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE PHOTOS WITH A RULER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Hayward, WI
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL HAIL 1 NE HAYWARD... WI.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Hayward, WI
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STARTED AT 11:35 AS PEA SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Little Round Lake, WI
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF GOLF BALL-SIZED HAIL IN HAYWARD... WI.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hayward, WI
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hayward, 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 54843

97 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of 10 to 12 inch diameter maple tree snapped about 15 feet off the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hayward, WI
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hayward Laundry on Dakota Ave had its roof torn off by the wind. No injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hayward, WI
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down completely blocking Peninsula and Linden Road 6 miles east of Hayward Wisconsin. Roads are completely impassible. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Little Round Lake, WI
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 aspen trees 10 inch in diameter uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Little Round Lake, WI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were snapped along Sawmill Road on the northeast side of Hayward Lake. At least one of the trees was larger than two feet in diameter per photos. One of the trees fell onto a home causing damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Hayward, WI
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
9:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Email of pictures of large broken branches and an aspen snapped towards the top. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Northwoods Beach, WI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports damage to vendor pop up tents in downtown Hayward. About 25 to 30 percent of the tents set up experienced wind damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hayward, WI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
12:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several hardwood and softwood trees blown down in Reserve. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Northwoods Beach, WI
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree branch 8-12 inches in diameter was snapped off about 15-20 feet up and was down across Highway 27 near County Road K.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Northwoods Beach, WI
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Post Avenue. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northwoods Beach, WI
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2023
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Highway K. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Little Round Lake, WI
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2023
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down partially across road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Little Round Lake, WI
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2023
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large dead pine across roadway with bumper in middle of road from car having hit it. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Little Round Lake, WI
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2023
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 to 5 small to medium trees down on Greenwood Lane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hayward, WI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen medium to large trees blocking an entrance to Black Lake Campground. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Loretta, 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 54843

4 reports
F0 category
May 12, 1998
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Moose Lake, WI
F0 category
May 12, 1998
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Moose Lake, WI
F1 category
Aug 9, 1992
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jul 10, 1966
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54843
Sawyer County · 14,023 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
Showing 4 of 4
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 54843 area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,167
Households6,035
Housing units10,039
Income
Median household income$59,333
$100k+ households35.1%
$150k+ households12.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,403
Attached single-family246
Small multifamily553
Large multifamily278
Mobile homes522
Housing mix
Single-family share83.7%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share8.3%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,533
Renter-occupied1,502
Vacant units4,004
Home value & age
Median home value$233,500
Owner homes $300k+33.3%
Owner homes $500k+11.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1985
Older-home share43.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,739
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 54843 have on record?

Our records show 95 hail, 97 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 54843, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 54843?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 54843 is 3.50″. It was reported near Hayward, WI on June 8, 1985.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 54843 — 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 54843 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 54843 — 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 54843 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 54843 — 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 54843 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 54843 — 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 54843, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 54843, 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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