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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bancroft, WI from April 3, 1956 through May 15, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bancroft, WI · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 15, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bancroft, WI

10 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Bancroft, WI
1.75″ hail
Sep 20, 2017
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Bancroft, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
2:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail and produced a wind gust to 40 mph as it passed through Bancroft.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Bancroft, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2011
5:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm produced large hail as it moved through Kellner.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Kellner, WI
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2011
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell in Kellner.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Kellner, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2011
5:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced penny size hail that fell around Almond near Interstate Highway 39.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.35 S Bancroft, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 16, 2008
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSE Bancroft, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2004
1:25 PM CST
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bancroft, WI
0.88″ hail
Mar 29, 1998
10:55 AM CST
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bancroft, WI
1.50″ hail
May 8, 1964
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 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 Bancroft, WI

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 13, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Kellner, WI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PORTAGE COUNTY. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Kellner, WI
60 mph
Jun 10, 2016
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ON I-39. BLOWING DIRT/DUST REDUCING VISIBILITY. POSSIBLE GUSTNADO OBSERVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Keene, WI
60 mph
May 30, 2013
3:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds near 60 mph blew a semi-trailer on its side on I-39 south of Plover. No one was injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.03 SE Coddington, WI
60 mph
Jul 11, 2011
2:06 AM CST-6
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds just east of Kellner.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.57 ESE Kellner, WI
64 mph
Jul 10, 2010
2:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust in excess of 60 mph uprooted several trees and snapped a 25 foot arbor vitae 10 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.26 SSW Kellner, WI
58 mph
Jun 25, 2002
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Bancroft, WI
58 mph
May 31, 1998
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bancroft, WI
UNK mph
Apr 5, 1997
6:50 PM CST
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bancroft, WI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 1996
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bancroft, WI
UNK mph
Jun 19, 1987
1:53 PM CST
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 1983
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK mph
Jun 13, 1976
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Bancroft, WI

12 reports
UNK category
May 15, 2025
11:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: turning north onto County Hwy J... from Hwy 54... I noticed a large funnel cloud with a small column reaching towards the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Keene, WI
UNK category
May 15, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief Tornado reported from public via Law Enforcement.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Bancroft, WI
EF0 category
Jul 9, 2013
4:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in an open field just west of Interstate 39 in far southern Portage County. The tornado, which was observed by a storm spotter, did no damage. The average path width of the tornado was estimated to be 10 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.24 S Bancroft, WI
EF1 category
May 22, 2011
5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Portage County from Wood County at 6:20 pm CDT (1720 CST) mainly over farmland. The twister continued to snap trees (DI 28, DOD 4) and overturn agricultural irrigation systems. About six miles south of Plover, a nearly half-mile long row of power poles were bent over (DI 24, DOD 3). The tornado crossed Interstate 39 at Coddington Road two miles west of Keene. The tornado grew to nearly 700 yards wide as it passed just north of Keene and heavily damaged a farmstead. A silo was damaged and barn flattened (DI 1, DOD 6). Several outbuildings were also damaged or destroyed. Along the path, at least two dozen irrigation systems were overturned and damaged (resulting in over $1 million in losses) and many hundreds of trees snapped or uprooted. This area also experienced high-end EF1 damage with winds of 100 to 110 mph. The tornado dissipated about nine miles southeast of Plover at about 6:46 pm (1746 CST). The average path width was 300 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.82 S Kellner, WI
F2 category
May 16, 1992
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F0 category
May 8, 1988
5:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Apr 27, 1984
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jun 9, 1974
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jul 7, 1970
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Aug 22, 1964
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Apr 19, 1957
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Apr 3, 1956
12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Bancroft, WI
Portage County · 21,633 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

Bancroft, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population623
Households197
Housing units215
Income
Median household income$75,724
$100k+ households46.7%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached132
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes83
Housing mix
Single-family share61.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share38.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied175
Renter-occupied22
Vacant units18
Home value & age
Median home value$112,500
Owner homes $300k+11.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars189
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 13 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Bancroft, WI, 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 Bancroft?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bancroft, WI is 1.75″. It was reported near Bancroft, WI on September 20, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bancroft — 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 Bancroft address?

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