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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake Geneva, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake Geneva, WI from July 19, 1963 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake Geneva, WI · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake Geneva, WI

17 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 10, 2026
4:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Pell Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2026
4:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ssw Lake Geneva, WI
1.25″ hail
Aug 10, 2026
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Sw Lake Geneva, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Lake Geneva, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2023
7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SHERIFFS OFFICE. TIME EST BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lake Geneva, WI
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Lake Geneva, WI
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2018
2:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Pell Lake, WI
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2018
2:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Pell Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2017
3:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Lake Geneva, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2015
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Lake Geneva, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell at Lake Como.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Lake Geneva, WI
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2006
2:05 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Lake Geneva, WI
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2006
1:02 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two vehicle accidents occurred during hail storm due to hail accumulations creating slippery road surfaces.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Geneva, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2005
12:28 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Geneva, WI
0.75″ hail
Mar 8, 2000
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Geneva, 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 Lake Geneva, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 foot diameter tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
5:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down Springfield Rd and Highway 120. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Report of tree down along Sheridan Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2022
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DAMAGED. WINDS ESTIMATED 60 MPH. RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
Nov 10, 2020
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND A TREE ON A HOUSE IN SPRINGFIELD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2020
8:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCH ON POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND TREE LIMBS DOWN IN THE CITY OF LAKE GENEVA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON LAKE GENEVA BLVD AND WEST SOUTH STREET. REPORT PASSED ALONG BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lake Geneva, WI
60 mph
Aug 8, 2019
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY 50 IN LAKE GENEVA. POWER OUT THROUGHOUT TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2019
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WALWORTH COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT REPORTS A ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A BUILDING IN LAKE GENEVA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Geneva, WI
UNK mph
May 18, 2017
3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMB DOWN ON POWER LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lake Geneva, WI
64 mph
Jul 24, 2012
4:23 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported scattered trees and a power pole were blown down by severe thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 56 knots (65 mph) in a swath from 3 miles southwest of Lake Geneva to Lake Geneva.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lake Geneva, WI
64 mph
Jul 11, 2011
6:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported trees down in a 6-mile wide swath from west of Lake Geneva to east of Lake Geneva due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 56 knots (64 mph). A car was damaged when a tree fell on it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lake Geneva, WI
62 mph
Jun 8, 2011
7:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerful thunderstorm winds pushed over several large trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake Geneva, WI
63 mph
Jun 18, 2010
2:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Lake Geneva, 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 Lake Geneva, WI

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 6, 2023
11:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO. ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 80 MPH. PATH LENGTH OF 0.6 MILES. ON THE GROUND FOR 2 MINUTES. ESTIMATED WIDTH OF 75 YARDS. BRIEF TORNADO WENT THROUGH THE COBBLE CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD EAST OF LAKE GENEVA NEAR TOWN OF BLOOMFIELD/LYONS LINE. MAIN DAMAGE WAS TO NUMEROUS TREES AT ONE RESIDENCE. HARDWOODS AND SOFTWOODS UPROOTED IN A CONVERGENT PATH WITH SOME DEBRIS LOFTED FROM THAT RESIDENCE INTO A FIELD NORTHEAST OF RESIDENCE. SOME MINOR ROOFING DAMAGE TO SHINGLING AND SOFFIT AT THAT RESIDENCE AND ANOTHER AT THE END OF THE COURT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Lake Geneva, WI
UNK category
Oct 12, 2022
5:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY. EF-0 TORNADO. PEAK WINDS OF 65MPH. TORNADO PATH STARTED AT THE CEMETERY SOUTH OF STATE ROAD 50 AND TRACKED TO THE SOUTHEAST TOWARD LAKE IVANHOE. ENDED NEAR BLOOMFIELD ROAD. MAINLY TOPPED TREE DAMAGE NOTED AND LOFTED DEBRIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Lake Geneva, WI
UNK category
Aug 10, 2020
8:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY CREW FOUND DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH A HIGH END EF-0 IN LAKE GENEVA. WINDS UPWARDS OF 80 MPH OCCURRED AND MUCH OF THE DAMAGE WAS TO TREES. LARGE LIMBS AND TREE TRUNKS KNOCKED DOWN OR SNAPPED. TIME IS ESTIMATED OFF OF RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Lake Geneva, WI
EF1 category
Aug 18, 2015
7:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado caused a sporadic path of damage. The most severe damage was significant roof damage to 4 buildings that were warehouse buildings and metal building systems. One of those buildings sustained a collapsed wall. There was minor damage to a mobile home and a barn. A couple large retail signs were destroyed. There were many trees uprooted and snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .83 S Lake Geneva, WI
F0 category
May 27, 1968
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Geneva, WI
Walworth County · 37,604 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

Lake Geneva, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,443
Households4,095
Housing units5,086
Income
Median household income$73,199
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households14.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,630
Attached single-family387
Small multifamily1,218
Large multifamily851
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share51.7%
Attached-home share7.6%
Multifamily share40.7%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,069
Renter-occupied2,026
Vacant units991
Home value & age
Median home value$323,000
Owner homes $300k+56.3%
Owner homes $500k+14.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,820
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 40 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Lake Geneva, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake Geneva?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake Geneva, WI is 2.00″. It was reported near Lake Geneva, WI on July 20, 1980.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake Geneva — 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 Lake Geneva address?

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