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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Ashland County, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Ashland County, WI from August 14, 1961 through June 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 54806 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
68
Wind Reports
117
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ashland County, WI · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Ashland County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook image of 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Ashland, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Ashland, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2022
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Morse, WI
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2021
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM BUTTERNUT. VIEWER PHOTOS PASSED ALONG TO WAOW-TV OF SEVERAL HAILSTONES ABOUT 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. PHOTOS SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butternut, WI
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2021
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER PHOTOS PASSED ALONG TO WAOW-TV OF SEVERAL HAILSTONES ABOUT 1.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. PHOTOS SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butternut, WI
2.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2020
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Morse, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2020
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.) TIME OF REPORT ADJUSTED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE La Pointe, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2018
3:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE La Pointe, WI
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
11:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST HAILSTONES WERE GOLF BALL SIZED. RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Butternut, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
9:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Ashland, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
9:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE LARGEST HAILSTONES WERE QUARTER SIZED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Ashland, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2017
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY LOCAL MEDIA TO NWS OFFICE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, WI
1.50″ hail
May 16, 2017
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: High Bridge, WI
0.88″ hail
Jul 12, 2015
9:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14.51 ENE La Pointe Madeline I, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2015
10:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was accompanied by a 48 mph measured wind gust. A few small branched came down in the wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 ESE Butternut, 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 Ashland County

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UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos were received showing multiple trees down in Ashland following the storms. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, WI
66 mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K4R5 La Pointe Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E La Pointe, WI
62 mph
Aug 23, 2025
3:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind speed from the Dirk S. Vanenkevort. Time of report estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 28 NE Sand Bay, WI
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Loretta, WI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 11 trees down across Bad River reservation roadways that had to be removed by road crews. Time and location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Odanah, WI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A photo was received showing a tree down in Ashland. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ashland, WI
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
9:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Pictures via social media of several snapped trees and a large portion of roofing material ripped off of a machine shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Marengo, WI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree fallen on a power line. This caused a power outage to a few homes in the area. Time of damage estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Odanah, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report with photo of top half of large spruce tree snapped and down onto the large branch of a nearby tree... all landing near a house. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marengo, WI
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from a trained spotter of 4 trees laying on Highway GG between Clam Lake and Mellen in central Ashland County. Time given by Trained Spotter and verified with radar imagery. Location estimated based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Mellen, WI
63 mph
Sep 5, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 13 NE Sand Bay. Mesonet station DISW3 Devils Island. Marine thunderstorm wind gust from peak gust measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NE Sand Bay, WI
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2023
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees 8 to 12 inches in diameter down and powerline down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E La Pointe, WI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on powerlines between Casino and Lake Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Odanah, WI
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2023
2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8-inch tree limb down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, WI
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines reported down in Butternut due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts. Time estimated by radar. Location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butternut, 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 Ashland County

11 reports
UNK category
Jul 20, 2020
7:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 110 MPH OCCURRED NEAR THE COMMUNITY OF SANBORN. SEVERAL PROPERTIES SUSTAINED DAMAGE INCLUDING THE MAJOR LOSS OF ROOF PANELS AND DOOR COLLAPSE OF A TALL GARAGE BUILDING... COMPLETE COLLAPSE AND LOSS OF A TIN OUTBUILDING... AND PARTIAL COLLAPSE OF AN ATTACHED GARAGE. SURVEY COMPLETED REMOTELY USING REPORTS AND PHOTOS FROM SPOTTERS... THE PUBLIC... ASHLAND COUNTY DISPATCH/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT... LOCAL MEDIA... AND A COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY. PATH LENGTH 0.6 MILES. PATH WIDTH ESTIMATED 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Sanborn, WI
EF0 category
Aug 11, 2014
12:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At least two witnesses saw a waterspout form over Chequamegon Bay and then briefly move inland as a tornado with the storms moving to the south-southwest. Pictures were taken of the waterspout. One witness described the tornado moved inland for about 10 seconds before dissipating near the median on Highway 2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.05 W Ashland, WI
EF0 category
Jul 27, 2010
6:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree damage was evident from Roddis Line Road north of Highway F, evident of EF0 tornado damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.19 E Peeksville, WI
EF2 category
Jul 27, 2010
5:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was significant damage to trees near Dry Lake Road, with evidence suggesting EF2 tornado damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 N Morse, WI
F0 category
May 12, 1998
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clam Lake, WI
F0 category
Sep 16, 1992
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
Aug 3, 1988
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
Jul 3, 1983
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
Jun 30, 1983
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jul 19, 1980
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Aug 14, 1961
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Ashland County, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Ashland County, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,050
Households6,847
Housing units9,402
Income
Median household income$57,645
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,149
Attached single-family146
Small multifamily1,044
Large multifamily401
Mobile homes662
Housing mix
Single-family share76.0%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share15.4%
Mobile-home share7.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,956
Renter-occupied1,891
Vacant units2,555
Home value & age
Median home value$160,500
Owner homes $300k+16.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1972
Older-home share61.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,428
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Ashland County

54806 71
Ashland, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54514 52
Butternut, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54856 30
Mason, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54546 22
Mellen, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54850 21
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54517 20
Clam Lake, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54527 20
Glidden, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54846 12
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54855 12
Jolmaville, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54559 6
Saxon, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54861 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 68 hail, 117 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Ashland County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ashland County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Ashland County is 3.00″. It was reported near Odanah, WI on April 10, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ashland 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 Ashland County address?

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