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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 54848

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 54848 from June 4, 1958 through May 15, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 54848 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last May 15, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 54848

14 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2014
6:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ladysmith, WI
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
5:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.73 N Ladysmith, WI
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
12:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ladysmith, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2005
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladysmith, WI
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2002
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Ladysmith, WI
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2001
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladysmith, WI
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2001
8:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Swath of hail reported from the Bruce area to 5 miles south of Ladysmith.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Ladysmith, WI
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2001
8:10 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Ladysmith, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2000
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladysmith, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2000
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Ladysmith, WI
2.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2000
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball to baseball size hail throughout the city. Widespread windblown hail caused damage to windows, houses, vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ladysmith, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 1991
11:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, WI
2.00″ hail
May 10, 1987
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 1980
9:38 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 54848

33 reports
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UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Several twisted and moved docks and downed trees near the Dairyland Reservoir.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Tony, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Significant structural damage to a house with loss of soffits and roof damage causing the home to be moved slightly. Straight line thunderstorm winds estimated to be near 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ladysmith, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Several snapped or leaning power poles along County HWY P.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ladysmith, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Multiple reports of trees down and some structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Ladysmith, WI
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2021
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT AND VIDEO VIA WEAU-TV. STOCK TANK LIFTED UP AND THROWN A FEW HUNDRED FEET INTO ANOTHER FIELD. CATTLE GATE BLOWN AWAY. VIDEO SUGGESTS A DOWNBURST. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Conrath, WI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD. REPORT RELAYED VIA DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Conrath, WI
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN ACROSS STROM RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ladysmith, WI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2017
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES OF ALL SIZES DOWN ALL OVER TOWN. POWER OUT AND A CAR BLOWN OFF THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ladysmith, WI
64 mph
Sep 4, 2014
8:33 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down on Highway 8, east of Ladysmith.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.4 WSW Tony, WI
64 mph
Jul 30, 2014
6:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Cut Off Road and Highway 27, and Cemetery Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.79 N Ladysmith, WI
60 mph
Aug 26, 2013
9:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down along Highway 8, between Ladysmith, and the town of Tony.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.05 E Ladysmith, WI
59 mph
Jul 3, 2012
2:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Ladysmith, WI
64 mph
Jul 19, 2011
5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large trees and power lines were blown down near Ladysmith, Wisconsin.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Ladysmith, WI
60 mph
Jul 27, 2010
7:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down between Ladysmith and Glen Flora, Wisconsin. Some trees fell on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Ladysmith, WI
60 mph
Jul 30, 2006
5:25 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb fell onto County road J.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ladysmith, 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 54848

8 reports
UNK category
Jun 24, 2021
8:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF OFF A SHED. SIDING OFF A HOUSE. SEVERAL TREES DAMAGED. A FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINED SPOTTER SAW THE TORNADO MAKE OCCASIONAL GROUND CONTACT. THREE OTHERS REPORTED SEEING A FUNNEL VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND. TIME APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Bruce, WI
UNK category
Jul 16, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAINED SPOTTER CONFIRMED TORNADO ON GROUND EAST OF BRUCE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Bruce, WI
UNK category
May 17, 2017
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Conrath, WI
UNK category
May 17, 2017
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF WIDESPREAD DAMAGE FROM LADYSMITH TO CORNELL... WI. TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Ladysmith, WI
F3 category
Sep 2, 2002
3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The first tornadic supercell to rake Wisconsin this day started just west of Ladysmith and tore through the downtown before moving into rural parts of eastern Rusk County. Injury totals fluctuated at first, but Rusk County Emergency Management stated there were approximately 27 injuries, none more serious than a broken leg. The NWS performed a damage survey the next day, and the most severe damage, rated F3, was in downtown Ladysmith. In this area 4 blocks wide and 16 blocks long, 40 buildings were destroyed and 159 damaged. One church was blown off its foundation, although during the damage survey, it was apparent that it had been barely attached to the foundation. A pickup truck was also picked up and thrown into a tree. Two old brick buildings collapsed. As the tornado reached the east side of Ladysmith, it weakened to F2 status. Once it left Ladysmith, the tornado continued on an eastward path, striking a number of rural farm houses and producing mostly F1 damage until it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Ladysmith, WI
F0 category
May 30, 1998
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees knocked down, temporarily blocking two people in their home. Additional funnel cloud sightings farther east; north of Glen Flora, Hawkins and Ingram.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Ladysmith, WI
F2 category
Sep 12, 1982
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jun 4, 1958
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 54848
Rusk County · 7,236 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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ZIP 54848 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,866
Households2,688
Housing units3,132
Income
Median household income$55,328
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,456
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily314
Large multifamily188
Mobile homes148
Housing mix
Single-family share78.4%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share16.0%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,807
Renter-occupied881
Vacant units444
Home value & age
Median home value$138,100
Owner homes $300k+11.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1973
Older-home share62.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,487
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 54848 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 33 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 54848, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 15, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 54848?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 54848 is 2.75″. It was reported near Ladysmith, WI on August 8, 2000.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 54848 — 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 54848 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 54848 — 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 54848 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 54848 — 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 54848 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 54848 — 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 54848, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 54848, 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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