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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Baraboo, WI from July 31, 1970 through June 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Baraboo, WI · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Baraboo, WI

17 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Baraboo, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
6:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Baraboo, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2021
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Baraboo, WI
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
1:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Baraboo, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
1:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baraboo, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
1:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baraboo, WI
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2011
5:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Baraboo, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
3:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Actual location of this hail report was about 3.0ENE Green Corners.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Baraboo, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2007
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Baraboo, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2006
3:25 PM CST
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Baraboo, WI
1.25″ hail
Aug 3, 2004
3:54 PM CST
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Baraboo, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2004
8:59 AM CST
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baraboo, WI
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2002
4:55 PM CST
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Baraboo, WI
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 1994
5:49 PM CST
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baraboo, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 1984
4:10 AM CST
Hail report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 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 Baraboo, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports numerous trees down scattered across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report via social media. Numerous reports of damage around the Baraboo area including multiple downed large tree limbs... power poles... and highway signage. Estimated wind gusts around 60-70 mph Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES... LIMBS... AND POWERLINES ACROSS BARABOO AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON SOUTH LAKE ROAD OUT OF DEVILS LAKE STATE PARK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT SAUK COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2019
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCATTERED TREES DOWN WITH A FEW LARGE TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AROUND BARABOO WITH SOME POWER LINES DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALL OVER SAUK COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2018
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN OVER A DRIVEWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
May 18, 2017
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN 20 INCH DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
5:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15-20 TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2016
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CENTER RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY FROM LA VALLE TO ROCK SPRINGS AND BARABOO BETWEEN 8PM CDT AND 820 PM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, WI
64 mph
Sep 4, 2012
6:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sauk County 911 Call Center personnel reported trees and power lines were blown down by damaging thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 56 knots (65 mph) along a path from 5 miles southeast of Baraboo to Merrimac.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Baraboo, WI
75 mph
Jul 25, 2005
9:10 PM CST
Wind report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a house and a vehicle was damaged. Trees were also damaged at the Circus World Museum.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baraboo, 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 Baraboo, WI

1 reports
F1 category
Jun 13, 1972
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Baraboo, WI
Sauk County · 21,506 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

Baraboo, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,506
Households5,747
Housing units6,139
Income
Median household income$73,515
$100k+ households43.7%
$150k+ households16.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,578
Attached single-family452
Small multifamily1,117
Large multifamily649
Mobile homes343
Housing mix
Single-family share58.3%
Attached-home share7.4%
Multifamily share28.8%
Mobile-home share5.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,814
Renter-occupied1,933
Vacant units392
Home value & age
Median home value$201,800
Owner homes $300k+17.0%
Owner homes $500k+1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share58.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,324
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 44 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Baraboo, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 23, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Baraboo?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Baraboo, WI is 1.75″. It was reported near Baraboo, WI on May 15, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Baraboo — 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 Baraboo address?

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