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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near La Crosse, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near La Crosse, WI from August 3, 1960 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 54601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
56
Wind Reports
107
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  La Crosse, WI · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near La Crosse, WI

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Barre Mills, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:37 AM UTC
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2021
1:35 PM UTC
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE La Crosse, WI
0.88″ hail
Jul 13, 2015
3:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.96 NNW Herrington, WI
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 ESE La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell in downtown La Crosse.
NWS Hail Report Location: .73 N La Crosse, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.97 NNW Herrington, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell at the La Crosse city hall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 N La Crosse, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2013
8:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported southeast of the city of La Crosse.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 W Herrington, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2013
8:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell on the south side of the city of La Crosse. This hail created minor dings on almost 170 vehicles at a car dealership.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 SE La Crosse, WI
0.88″ hail
Apr 9, 2013
8:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 SSE West La Crosse, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2012
5:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.37 SE West La Crosse, 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 La Crosse, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near 23rd and Pine Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on two cars. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and some smaller trees down across Bliss Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several branches down... damaging some cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down over road in northside of La Crosse.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: La Crosse County Sheriffs Office reported 8 trees down within the city of La Crosse. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED DOWN THE MIDDLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWNED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF LA CROSSE... SOME CAUSING DAMAGE TO HOMES AND OTHER STRUCTURES.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
5:41 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND BRANCHES DOWN... INCLUDING ONE LARGE TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
4:53 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 SSE LA CROSSE. NUMEROUS TREES AND BRANCHES DOWN... INCLUDING ONE LARGE TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE LARGE LIMB DOWN ON CORNER OF LOSEY BLVD AND MAIN ST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON BLISS ROAD... PARTIALLY BLOCKING DOWNHILL LANE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
May 26, 2020
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN LA CROSSE... ONALASKA... AND BARRE MILLS. POWER POLE BLOWN OVER IN ONALASKA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW La Crosse, WI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE CITY OF LA CROSSE. BOAT FLIPPED OVER ON FRENCH ISLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Crosse, 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 La Crosse, WI

2 reports
EF2 category
May 22, 2011
3:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originally began in Houston County Minnesota and crossed into La Crosse near Target Lake. The first damage occurred on Green Island where numerous mature trees were snapped off and substantial damage occurred to the Green Island ice arena. The tornado then moved into a residential area where buildings sustained partial roof removal and garages were heavily damaged. Buildings in a small industrial area near the intersection of Green Bay Street and West Ave had walls partially collapse causing the roofs to subsequently collapse and a small apartment complex had its roof cleanly removed. After this, the tornado tracked primarily through residential areas until it dissipated causing mainly tree damage and light structural damage to homes and garages. An estimated 200 homes and businesses were damaged, 9 homes were destroyed and another 6 buildings condemned and uninhabitable. An emergency shelter was set up where up to 40 people sought refuge at times with 14 spending the night. This tornado was the first to hit the city of La Crosse since 1966 when a tornado moved across the airport. Total damages were estimated to be just over $15 million. An estimated 6,300 customers lost power as a result of the tornado. There was not a single ambulance call right after the tornado, but some did occur during the following days during clean up.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .92 SSW La Crosse, WI
F2 category
May 14, 1961
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for La Crosse, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 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

La Crosse, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population51,791
Households22,735
Housing units24,274
Income
Median household income$53,803
$100k+ households28.8%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,860
Attached single-family1,442
Small multifamily4,949
Large multifamily5,762
Mobile homes261
Housing mix
Single-family share48.9%
Attached-home share5.9%
Multifamily share44.1%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,476
Renter-occupied12,259
Vacant units1,539
Home value & age
Median home value$196,600
Owner homes $300k+17.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1966
Older-home share66.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,298
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 56 hail, 107 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near La Crosse, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in La Crosse?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near La Crosse, WI is 3.00″. It was reported near La Crosse, WI on September 24, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in La Crosse — 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 La Crosse address?

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