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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Adams County, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Adams County, WI from August 15, 1966 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 54494 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
102
Wind Reports
186
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Adams County, WI · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Adams County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2025
8:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports 1 inch hail. Time confirmed with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Big Spring, WI
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arkdale, WI
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Arkdale, WI
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Adams, WI
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arkdale, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
9:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Rome, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2020
12:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED FROM METEOROLOGIST 5 MILES WEST OF OXFORD WI.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Brooks, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2020
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Flats, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2018
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND STRONG WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Brooks, WI
1.50″ hail
Sep 20, 2017
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Strongs Prairie, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
2:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Friendship, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
1:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Grand Marsh, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Big Flats, WI
1.25″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
12:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Big Flats, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2016
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adams, 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 Adams County

30 reports
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57 mph
Sep 2, 2026
8:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Monroe Center, WI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
3:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Big Spring, WI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
11:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed across 6th avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Brooks, WI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
11:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking half the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Grand Marsh, WI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
11:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed in road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Adams, WI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
11:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Adams, WI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down over railroad and over a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE White Creek, WI
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a downed powerline.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Big Flats, WI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image of large tree uprooted via Social Media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Arkdale, WI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed. Time of report is 355 PM CDT. Time tree fell estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Adams, WI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway. Time of report 448 PM CDT. Time trees fell estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Big Spring, WI
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Adams, WI
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Grand Marsh, WI
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 E Big Flats, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Freedom Ct with powerlines down. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Plainville, 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 Adams County

17 reports
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2011
5:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed that a second tornado formed near County Road G and Buttercup Ave. north of where the Arkdale to Cottonville tornado dissipated. EF1 damage was noted to some homes and trees, especially along Buttercup Ave. as the tornado tracked into Waushara County. Several center-post irrigation systems were destroyed along with some roof damage to homes and power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.52 ESE Big Flats, WI
EF2 category
Apr 10, 2011
5:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF2 tornado that tracked from approximately three miles west of Arkdale to County Road G. The tornado caused extensive damage to barns, trees, and parts of a house two miles west of Arkdale. A cement silo was knocked over as well. The tornado crossed Highway 21 north of Arkdale hitting nearby homes, irrigation systems, and hundreds of trees. A very distinct convergent pattern was noted in the trees at this location with winds estimated around 125 mph. Several more farms, homes, and trees were hit as the tornado continued toward the south side of Big Roche A Cri Lake near the small community of Cottonville. Several cars and mobile homes were flipped or heavily damage. A lake association building on the southwest side of Big Roche A Cri Lake was completely destroyed and numerous center-pivot irrigation systems were twisted or destroyed across the county. EF2 damage was noted as the tornado widened to nearly a half mile wide. It crossed Highway 13 at Cottonville and gradually began to weaken hitting more seasonal homes, trees, and roof tops. The tornado dissipated south of the Colburn Wildlife area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.13 NNW Causeway, WI
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2008
12:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado hit rural southeast Adams County, WI and crossed into Marquette County, WI about 2.5 miles north of Briggsville. Time of touchdown was approximately 1:57 p.m. CDT. The tornado was rated an EF0, although EF1 damage was reported in Marquette County from the same tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.88 NE Big Spg, WI
F1 category
Aug 18, 2005
4:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 S Adams, WI
F1 category
Jun 23, 2004
6:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW White Creek, WI
F1 category
Aug 29, 1992
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
May 24, 1989
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jul 10, 1984
3:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Apr 27, 1984
2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
Jul 3, 1983
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
Jul 3, 1983
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jul 3, 1983
6:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jul 19, 1980
11:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
May 18, 1979
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
Apr 17, 1975
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, WI
Adams County · 12,443 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 · County

Adams County, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,928
Households9,351
Housing units16,873
Income
Median household income$59,153
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households11.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,443
Attached single-family207
Small multifamily674
Large multifamily263
Mobile homes3,252
Housing mix
Single-family share73.8%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share5.6%
Mobile-home share19.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,080
Renter-occupied1,271
Vacant units7,522
Home value & age
Median home value$184,500
Owner homes $300k+22.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1983
Older-home share44.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,917
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 102 hail, 186 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Adams County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Adams County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Adams County is 2.00″. It was reported near Big Flats, WI on June 15, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Adams County — 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 Adams County address?

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