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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Appleton, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Appleton, WI from August 28, 1959 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 54911 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
73
Wind Reports
78
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Appleton, WI · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Appleton, WI

30 reports
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3.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
2:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM FOX VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Appleton, WI
1.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
2:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Appleton, WI
1.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
2:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Appleton, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
2:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NORTHEAST SIDE OF APPLETON AT JJ AND FRENCH ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Appleton, WI
2.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
2:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OCCURRED AT NORTHLAND AVENUE AND MEADE STREET.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Appleton, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
2:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NORTHEAST SIDE OF APPLETON AT JJ AND FRENCH ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Appleton, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
2:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE EAST OF MEADE STREET AND NORTHLAND AVENUE. TIME OF REPORT ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Appleton, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
2:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE EAST OF MEADE STREET AND NORTHLAND AVENUE. TIME OF REPORT ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Appleton, WI
2.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
1:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NORTH SIDE OF APPLETON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Mackville, WI
2.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
1:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROKE HOME WINDOW.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Mackville, WI
3.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
1:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NORTH OF APPLETON ON THE INTERSECTION OF JJ AND E.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Appleton, WI
4.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
1:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS SIZE OF THE PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 NNE APPLETON. 4.5 INCH HAIL MEASURED. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Appleton, WI
2.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
1:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NORTH OF APPLETON ON THE INTERSECTION OF JJ AND ECHO. A COUPLE OF BASEBALL SIZED HAIL. MOSTLY GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Appleton, WI
3.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
1:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM FOX VALLEY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Appleton, WI
1.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
1:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mackville, 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 Appleton, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
12:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in the city of Appleton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple Trees and power lines are down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2025
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One uprooted tree... one snapped tree. Both about 10 inches in diameter. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Mackville, WI
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree reported down over roadway. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Appleton, WI
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down throughout county. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Appleton. Trees and power lines down. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Appleton, WI
59 mph
Jul 23, 2022
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF APPLETON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Appleton, WI
59 mph
Jun 15, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE SNAPPED AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES SNAPPED AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Appleton, WI
72 mph
Jun 15, 2022
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Appleton, WI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Appleton, 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 Appleton, WI

9 reports
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
4:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Preliminary tornado start location and time. Survey ongoing.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Wnw Appleton, WI
UNK category
Jul 27, 2026
4:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado_ preliminarily EF-3 with estimated winds up to 140 mph_ developed 2 miles WNW of Appleton and tracked southward into Fox Crossing and Menasha with damage to homes_ businesses_ and trees. Th
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 Wnw Appleton, WI
UNK category
Jun 14, 2017
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO BEGAN NEAR FOX CROSSING IN NE WINNEBAGO COUNTY AND MOVED INTO OUTAGAMIE COUNTY ACROSS SOUTHEAST APPLETON AND INTO THE KIMBERLY AREA. ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 6 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Appleton, WI
UNK category
Jun 14, 2017
8:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF... WEAK TORNADO NEAR MACKVILLE. TREE LIMBS AND TWIGS DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Appleton, WI
UNK category
Jun 13, 2016
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK... BRIEF TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED BY DUAL POL DOPPLER RADAR AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE NEAR MACKVILLE. DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO TREE BRANCHES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Mackville, WI
EF1 category
Aug 6, 2013
11:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another fast-moving tornado developed within a line of severe thunderstorms and moved east-southeast across the Fox Valley. The tornado caused significant damage to several outbuildings and barns (DI 1, DOD 6 and 7) and flattened sections of mature corn fields. The roof of a power substation was damaged (similar to DI 9, DOD 5) southwest of Freedom. The average path width of the tornado in Outagamie County was 150 yards. The tornado moved into Brown County near Highway 41, 1.8 miles northwest of Wrightstown, at 12:48 am CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.7 ENE Mackville, WI
EF1 category
Aug 6, 2013
11:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed near Mackville and moved rapidly to the east-southeast. The tornado caused a barn to collapse (DI 1, DOD 6) and heavily damaged a boat showroom (DI 21, DOD 3) just north of Little Chute. Another barn lost part of its roof (DI 1, DOD 4) northwest of Kaukauna. Damage to trees was sporadic as the tornado moved out of Outagamie County into Brown County, about two miles southwest of Wrightstown, at 12:48 am CDT. The average path width in Outagamie County was 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .42 SE Mackville, WI
F1 category
Jul 12, 1973
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK category
Aug 28, 1959
2:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Appleton, WI
Outagamie County · 56,809 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 · City

Appleton, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population74,873
Households30,860
Housing units31,999
Income
Median household income$77,450
$100k+ households43.7%
$150k+ households17.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached21,304
Attached single-family2,151
Small multifamily4,835
Large multifamily3,603
Mobile homes106
Housing mix
Single-family share66.6%
Attached-home share6.7%
Multifamily share26.4%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied20,572
Renter-occupied10,288
Vacant units1,139
Home value & age
Median home value$211,500
Owner homes $300k+22.3%
Owner homes $500k+5.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1971
Older-home share66.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars29,104
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 73 hail, 78 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Appleton, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Appleton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Appleton, WI is 4.50″. It was reported near Appleton, WI on September 7, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Appleton — 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 Appleton address?

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