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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Big Bend, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Big Bend, WI from July 19, 1983 through April 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
8
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Big Bend, WI · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Big Bend, WI

6 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Bend, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
12:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Big Bend, WI
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2022
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT IS FROM VERNON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Big Bend, WI
1.00″ hail
Nov 11, 2015
7:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 NNW Big Bend, WI
2.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Big Bend, WI
0.75″ hail
Nov 5, 2005
2:02 PM CST
Hail report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Big Bend, 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 Big Bend, WI

8 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
6:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Concentrated area of trees and power lines down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Big Bend, WI
UNK mph
Nov 10, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND LARGE LIMBS DOWNS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Bend, WI
64 mph
Jul 26, 2012
12:53 AM CST-6
Wind report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported an anchored gazebo was blown over by severe thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 mph (56 knots).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Big Bend, WI
60 mph
Jul 27, 2006
2:30 PM CST
Wind report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Bend, WI
64 mph
Sep 3, 2001
3:45 PM CST
Wind report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Bend, WI
UNK mph
Nov 16, 1988
12:10 AM CST
Wind report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK mph
Aug 4, 1988
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 1983
8:03 PM CST
Wind report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 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 Big Bend, WI

3 reports
EF2 category
Jul 22, 2010
6:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado developed about 1 mile south of Big Bend, 1/8 mile west of of STH 164 between Henneberry Ave. and Kelsey Ave. The tornado partially uprooted trees, broke tree branches, caused corn crop damage and destroyed a garage and pole shed along a 1 mile path that averaged 70 yards in width. Additionally, it flipped over a camping trailer and carried a tool box about 1/2 mile away. The tornado ended about 1.7 miles southeast of Big Bend, 1/3 mile east-northeast of the intersection of Crowbar Dr. and Parker Dr. The EF2 estimated wind speeds of 115 to 120 mph were based on DI 27(TH) DOD4. The exact start location is Lat 42.86466 and Lon -88.20040. The exact end location is Lat 42.86569 and Lon -88.18079.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.06 S Big Bend, WI
EF1 category
Jun 21, 2010
8:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 tornado affected the Big Bend and Muskego area, and spun up a little more than 2 miles north of Big Bend about 1/10 of a mile southeast of the intersection of Interstate 43 and STH 164. The tornado moved east, dissipating about 1/2 mile south of Tess Corners, just northwest of the intersection of Woods Road and Durham Drive. The roof of the Tess Corners Fire Department tore off, and the U.S. Post Office building in Muskego was damaged when an air conditioning unit was blown off the roof. Several post office vehicles were also damaged. The building housing Muskego Beer and Liquor was badly damaged when a wall collapsed and destroyed half the building. All together, 35 residential dwellings were minimally affected, and 41 homes sustained minor damage. Seventeen businesses were minimally affected, and 1 sustained major damage. Some crops were damaged, but no information on loss estimates was available. Total estimated private sector damage was about $430,000. Public sector structural damage totaled about $15,000. Additionally, other public service (non-damage) costs totaled $65,000; which included $45,000 for debris clearance, $10,000 for protective measures, and $10,000 for road systems. Hundreds of trees were uprooted or damaged. Starting location point was Lat 42.91015 Lon -88.21483 with the ending point Lat 42.91118 Lon -88.09850. The EF-rating was based on DI 27 (TH) DOD3 which suggests a wind speed of 105 mph. The average path width was 90 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.21 NNW Big Bend, WI
F1 category
Jun 6, 1999
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Big Bend, WI
Waukesha County · 120,477 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Big Bend, 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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53103 14
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53189 30
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Big Bend, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,311
Households549
Housing units568
Income
Median household income$136,042
$100k+ households57.2%
$150k+ households41.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached532
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily33
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share93.7%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share5.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied486
Renter-occupied63
Vacant units19
Home value & age
Median home value$293,900
Owner homes $300k+47.5%
Owner homes $500k+20.8%
Owner homes $750k+3.5%
Median year built1967
Older-home share71.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars549
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 8 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Big Bend, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Big Bend?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Big Bend, WI is 2.00″. It was reported near Big Bend, WI on May 15, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Big Bend — 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 Big Bend address?

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