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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake Tomahawk, WI from June 30, 1968 through May 15, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake Tomahawk, WI · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last May 15, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake Tomahawk, WI

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Harshaw, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
11:06 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Newbold Township. The location of this event is an estimate as the report did not specify where in Newbold Township that it occurred.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mc Naughton, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
11:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell southeast of Minocqua.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.12 SSE Lake Tomahawk, WI
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
10:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to nickel size hail fell for five minutes north of Lake Tomahawk.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 SSE Lake Tomahawk, WI
1.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2014
8:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail near Lake Tomahawk.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.44 ESE Lake Tomahawk, WI
2.50″ hail
Sep 4, 2014
8:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced hail up to tennis ball size southeast of Lake Tomahawk.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Lake Tomahawk, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 4, 2014
8:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced nickel to quarter size hail and heavy rain at Lake Tomahawk.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Lake Tomahawk, WI
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2013
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced quarter size hail near Lake Tomahawk.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Lake Tomahawk, WI
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2012
12:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell near Heafford Junction.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NE Cassian, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2010
6:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell accompanied by torrential rain at Lake Tomahawk.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Lake Tomahawk, WI
1.50″ hail
Apr 24, 2009
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Walnut size hail was reported at Lake Tomahawk. The report was relayed to the National Weather Service from WJFW-TV in Rhinelander.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lake Tomahawk, WI
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
6:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Lake Tomahawk, WI
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
6:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Harshaw, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2007
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell in the McNaughton and Lake Tomahawk areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mc Naughton, WI
1.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2002
3:41 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Harshaw, 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 Tomahawk, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 trees down near Highway 51.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Harshaw, WI
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches down. One tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Hazelhurst, WI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report with photos of a spruce tree top that had a diameter of approximately 8 inches. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harshaw, WI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2021
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Mc Naughton, WI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
5:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN CASSIAN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Goodnow, WI
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
9:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES RECEIVED OF TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Harshaw, WI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2017
6:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 18 INCH DIAMETER TREE SNAPPED 15 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S St Germain, WI
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2016
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Mc Naughton, WI
60 mph
Jun 20, 2012
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees and a power line in Harshaw.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Harshaw, WI
63 mph
Jul 30, 2011
1:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed numerous 6 to 12 inch diameter trees in a small area of Fort Wilderness Camp.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.48 ENE Mc Naughton, WI
64 mph
Jul 17, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust, estimated near 65 mph, occurred with a severe thunderstorm. The wind knocked down tree branches and limbs northwest of Rhinelander.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW (Rhi)Rhinelander Arp, WI
64 mph
Aug 7, 2010
10:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: More than a dozen trees were knocked down by thunderstorm winds near Harshaw. The weather observer also measured 2.47 inches of rain during the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.55 WNW Harshaw, WI
64 mph
Jul 14, 2010
11:48 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed trees at Lake Tomahawk.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SE Lake Tomahawk, WI
64 mph
Jul 8, 2007
3:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees near Highway 51 were blown down by straight-line thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hazelhurst, WI
58 mph
Jun 30, 2005
12:50 AM CST
Wind report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lake Tomahawk, 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 Tomahawk, WI

6 reports
F0 category
Jul 11, 2004
3:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Goodnow, WI
F0 category
Jul 11, 2004
2:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Harshaw, WI
F0 category
Aug 14, 2000
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Tomahawk, WI
F0 category
Aug 1, 1988
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jul 4, 1986
7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F3 category
Apr 27, 1984
2:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Tomahawk, WI
Oneida County · 25,999 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 Tomahawk, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population193
Households112
Housing units181
Income
Median household income$49,167
$100k+ households22.3%
$150k+ households1.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached106
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily59
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share58.6%
Attached-home share5.5%
Multifamily share32.6%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied71
Renter-occupied41
Vacant units69
Home value & age
Median home value$195,300
Owner homes $300k+21.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+4.2%
Median year built1979
Older-home share54.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars109
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 23 hail, 30 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Lake Tomahawk, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 15, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake Tomahawk?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake Tomahawk, WI is 2.50″. It was reported near Lake Tomahawk, WI on September 4, 2014.

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

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

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

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