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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cross Plains, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cross Plains, WI from June 4, 1975 through April 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 53528 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cross Plains, WI · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cross Plains, WI

19 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail stones up to 2 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Cross Plains, WI
1.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
5:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Cross Plains, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2025
6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Cross Plains, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
11:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Cross Plains, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Cross Plains, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2024
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Cross Plains, WI
1.00″ hail
Oct 23, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Cross Plains, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2022
7:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Cross Plains, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
3:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Cross Plains, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2017
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Cross Plains, WI
0.75″ hail
Nov 22, 2010
1:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cross Plains, WI
2.00″ hail
Sep 18, 2010
2:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotters reported a 1 to 2 mile-wide swath of damage from hail showers that extended from north of Dodgeville, near Cross Plains, to just east northeast of Monona, dissipating near Interstate 90. Hundreds of vehicles were damaged; many homes had siding, window and screen damage; many trees were stripped of their leaves.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Cross Plains, WI
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2010
2:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Cross Plains, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2007
1:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Cross Plains, WI
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
6:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition to the hail, estimated thunderstorm wind gusts to about 43 knots (50 mph) were reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains, WI

21 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
5:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree down on a house. Other reports of small branches down and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross Plains, WI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in the Cross Plains area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross Plains, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous black cherry... hickory and elm trees with split tops and large limbs down. Two main gusts around 825pm and again at 829pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Cross Plains, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered tree limbs down... some large... from just west of Middleton to just east of Mazomanie on highway 14.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross Plains, WI
UNK mph
May 12, 2024
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down. No specific location given at this time. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Cross Plains, WI
65 mph
Jul 24, 2022
6:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WINDS 60-65 RELAYED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross Plains, WI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2021
2:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED OFF AT BASE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Cross Plains, WI
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross Plains, WI
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2021
5:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES. RELAYED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross Plains, WI
60 mph
Jul 6, 2016
5:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Cross Plains, WI
58 mph
Jul 13, 2015
3:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.22 SW Cross Plains, WI
75 mph
Jun 21, 2010
6:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS survey team found numerous trees blown down by straight-line thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 knots (75 mph).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Cross Plains, WI
64 mph
Jul 10, 2008
4:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerful thunderstorm wind gusts toppled several large trees and broke branches that brought down some power-lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cross Plains, WI
64 mph
Jul 9, 2006
6:24 PM CST
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Cross Plains, WI
63 mph
May 10, 2003
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains, WI

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 31, 2021
5:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO SOUTHEAST OF CROSS PLAINS. THIS TORNADO PRODUCED AN AREA OF DAMAGE BEGINNING IN A NEIGHBORHOOD SOUTHEAST OF CROSS PLAINS AND ENDING AROUND CROSS PLAINS STATE PARK. PATH LENGTH IS ESTIMATED TO BE 2.5 MILES LONG WITH PEAK WIND SPEED AROUND 94 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Cross Plains, WI
UNK category
Jul 31, 2021
5:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO IN CROSS PLAINS. THIS TORNADO PRODUCED A NARROW PATH OF DAMAGE BEGINNING NORTH OF MAIN STREET. PATH LENGTH IS ESTIMATED TO BE 0.5 MILES LONG WITH PEAK WIND SPEED AROUND 74 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cross Plains, WI
EF1 category
Jun 21, 2010
6:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cross Plains, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF1 tornado spun up within the city of Cross Plains between Julius Street and Sylvia Pine Way and moved northeast to near the intersection of Caesar Street and Woodside Drive and dissipated. At least 3 homes had minor roof damage. A number of large trees were uprooted or broken in half. An in-ground basketball pole was bent to a 45 degree angle. Roof soffit and fascia siding was peeled off a municipal pool house. The severe thunderstorm become outflow dominated and resulted in straight line wind damage (trees) further northeast over rural areas northeast Cross Plains. some crop damage was seen, but loss estimates were unavailable. The exact start location was Lat. 43.114895 Lon. -89.647946. The exact end location was Lat. 43.11522 Lon. -89.645138. The EF-rating was based on DI 2 (TH), DOD 4 which suggests wind speeds between 90 and 100 mph. Average path width was 20 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .98 WSW Cross Plains, 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

Cross Plains, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,059
Households1,582
Housing units1,615
Income
Median household income$103,389
$100k+ households56.3%
$150k+ households26.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,074
Attached single-family149
Small multifamily145
Large multifamily238
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share66.5%
Attached-home share9.2%
Multifamily share23.7%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,091
Renter-occupied491
Vacant units33
Home value & age
Median home value$347,400
Owner homes $300k+59.1%
Owner homes $500k+16.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share44.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,514
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 21 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cross Plains, WI is 2.00″. It was reported near Cross Plains, WI on April 14, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cross Plains — 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 Cross Plains address?

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