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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Butternut, WI from August 14, 1961 through July 3, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Butternut, WI · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Butternut, WI

11 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2021
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Butternut, 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 Butternut, 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
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
11:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Butternut, 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 9, 2015
10:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Butternut, 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
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
4:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 ESE Butternut, WI
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2011
2:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Butternut, WI
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2010
2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down in Butternut and Park Falls due to strong wind gusts.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Butternut, WI
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2008
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Butternut, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
3:03 PM CST
Hail report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butternut, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2004
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: High winds also brought down power lines.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Butternut, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2003
8:02 PM CST
Hail report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 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 and near Butternut, WI

23 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Butternut, 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
UNK mph
May 18, 2022
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HALF OF A MAPLE TREE WAS DAMAGED WITH SOME 2 FOOT DIAMETER BRANCHES BROKEN OFF. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Butternut, WI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG NEUBERGER RD AND HIGHWAY 13.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Butternut, WI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A DOZEN OR MORE HEALTHY TREES DOWN BETWEEN GRIFFITH RD AND NEUBERGER RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Butternut, WI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2020
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 NNW BUTTERNUT. A DOZEN OR MORE HEALTHY TREES DOWN BETWEEN GRIFFITH RD AND NEUBERGER RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Butternut, WI
58 mph
Sep 12, 2011
6:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down and a tent destroyed at a lodge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.76 N Butternut, WI
69 mph
Jul 1, 2011
8:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 13 north of Butternut.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.46 NNW Butternut, WI
58 mph
May 22, 2011
2:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was sporadic tree damage from near and east of Butternut to the northeast into the area just northwest of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. Also, a large volume of hail fell in Butternut. Effects were probably a combination of two severe thunderstorms that tracked over the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.18 ENE Butternut, WI
81 mph
May 22, 2011
2:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was minor siding damage to a home, a metal barn collapsed, and some trees were blown down along Balsam Lane to the east-southeast of Butternut. The metal barn probably collapsed at a lower wind speed than would normally be expected, given a lack of damage to nearby pine trees. Estimated wind gusts in this area were around 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.49 ESE Butternut, WI
63 mph
May 22, 2011
1:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some tree damage noted near Agenda Road and Woodpecker Lane near the Ashland-Price County border.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.99 SE Butternut, WI
69 mph
Jun 29, 2005
11:55 PM CST
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butternut, WI
58 mph
Jul 20, 2003
6:45 PM CST
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butternut, WI
69 mph
Jul 27, 2002
3:55 PM CST
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Butternut, WI
60 mph
Aug 14, 2000
6:05 PM CST
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butternut, WI
58 mph
Aug 14, 2000
5:40 PM CST
Wind report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down. Wind speed is estimated.
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 and near Butternut, WI

2 reports
EF0 category
Jul 27, 2010
6:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Butternut, 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
F2 category
Aug 14, 1961
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Butternut, WI
Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
Showing 2 of 2
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

Butternut, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population421
Households214
Housing units237
Income
Median household income$43,750
$100k+ households17.8%
$150k+ households1.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached135
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily84
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes3
Housing mix
Single-family share57.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share41.8%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied121
Renter-occupied93
Vacant units23
Home value & age
Median home value$74,300
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1959
Older-home share82.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars194
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 23 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Butternut, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Butternut?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Butternut, WI is 1.75″. It was reported near Butternut, WI on June 15, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Butternut — 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 Butternut address?

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