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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Madison, WI from August 4, 1956 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 53703 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
71
Wind Reports
90
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Madison, WI · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Madison, WI

30 reports
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3.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball+ (3.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Madison, WI
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Madison, WI
1.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Madison, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Madison, WI
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Madison, WI
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Madison, WI
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Madison, WI
1.25″ hail
Nov 4, 2022
7:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Madison, WI
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2022
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Madison, WI
1.50″ hail
Sep 19, 2016
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 1/2 INCH DIAMETER HAIL IN THE COUNTRY GROVE AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF MADISON. HAIL STARTED AROUND 410 PM AND ENDED AROUND 420 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Madison, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2014
4:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Madison Truax Airport, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2014
12:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Downtown Madison, WI
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Downtown Madison, WI
0.88″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
6:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Shorewood Hills, WI
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Mc Farland, 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 Madison, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted and on power lines. Picture from social media. Time est from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, WI
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2022
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. DEBRIS FLYING PAST WINDOWS ON 8TH STORY OF OFFICE BUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Madison, WI
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, WI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2020
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FLOODING ON N. BLAIR ST. AND E. DAYTON ST.. REPORTS VEHICLES STRUGGLING TO DRIVE THROUGH STANDING WATER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, WI
UNK mph
May 18, 2017
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Madison, WI
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2016
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE INTERSECTIONS ON THE WEST-SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE CITY ARE IMPASSABLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Madison, WI
60 mph
Jul 21, 2016
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CONSTRUCTION DAMAGE ON UW MADISON CAMPUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, WI
63 mph
Jul 21, 2016
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison Truax Airport, WI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED. TREES SNAPPED OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Madison, WI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
5:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS DOWNED TREES...DOWNED POWER LINES...AND BLOCKED STREETS FROM THE TREES. MANY SHEETS OF INSULATION BOARD WERE BLOWN FROM A CONSTRUCTION SITE ONTO WASHINGTON BLVD. VIA CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, WI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRICK WALL DESTROYED BY FALLING TREE ON WEST SIDE OF MADISON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Madison, WI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
5:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES ON WESTERN SIDE OF CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Madison, WI
UNK mph
May 28, 2016
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN ON TWO HOUSES. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, WI
66 mph
Jun 26, 2013
3:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter located 3 miles northeast of Madison recorded a thunderstorm wind gust at 66 mph (57 knots).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Downtown Madison, WI
59 mph
Jun 26, 2013
3:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS and Truax Field in Madison recorded a thunderstorm wind gust at 59 mph (51 knots).
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Msn)Truax Fld Madis, 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 Madison, WI

10 reports
UNK category
Oct 7, 2017
10:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BASED ON RADAR SIGNATURES...LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS AND DAMAGE IMAGES ON SOCIAL MEDIA... IT APPEARS A TORNADO DEVELOPED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MADISON... ON EAST WASHINGTON AVE AND MOVED NORTHEAST TOWARD SUN PRAIRIE. AT THIS TIME IT IS UNKNOWN HOW FAR THIS TORNADO TRAVELED. THERE IS ROOF AND TREE DAMAGE NOTED IN THE PICTURES. THE TIME IS AN ESTIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE NWS WILL SEND SOMEONE OUT ON SUNDAY TO SURVEY THE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Madison, WI
UNK category
Oct 7, 2017
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0. ESTIMATED 70-80 MPH. TORNADO STARTED AROUND 1ST STREET AND EAST WASHINGTON AVE... OR HIGHWAY 151... ON EAST SIDE OF MADISON. TRACKED ALONG EAST WASHINGTON AVE... HIGHWAY 151... TO WHERE IT INTERSECTS INTERSTATE I90/39. TRACK LENGTH IS 4.2 MILES. TORNADO WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 50-100 YARDS WIDE. TIME ON GROUND FROM 459 TO 506 PM... OR 7 MIN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Madison, WI
EF0 category
Aug 8, 2011
6:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement officials, as well as many members of the general public, reported a tornado that formed and stayed over Lake Monona, about 1 mile east of Law Park in the City of Madison. The tornado tracked south, then southeast, over the lake before dissipating west of Squaw Bay, about 1/4 mile north of Waunona Park. No damage was reported. The tornado kicked up water spray, estimated about 20 feet wide at the surface of the water expanding to 40 feet wide about 40 feet above the water. Many public reports of the tornado/waterspout came into local law enforcement, along with photos and video clips of the vortex from a variety of locations around the lake. The associated condensation funnel never developed more than half-way down to the water surface. Though actually a waterspout, it is being termed a tornado in the official Storm Data report due to National Weather Service rules that limit waterspout reports to bodies of water with a designated marine zone. Lake Monona does not have an assigned marine zone number. The exact starting point was Lat 43.06722 and Lon -89.36588, the mid-point was Lat 43.05864 and Lon -89.36147, and the end point was Lat 43.05263 and Lon -89.35266. The average path width was 15 yards. This tornado-waterspout had estimated wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph based on eyewitness reports. This value is below the minimum wind speed of an EF-0 tornado which is 65 mph in the current EF-Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.21 N Blooming Grove, WI
F1 category
Jul 25, 1997
7:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Waunakee, WI
F1 category
Jun 14, 1989
10:28 AM CST
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
May 8, 1988
3:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jul 11, 1986
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Apr 20, 1968
11:51 AM CST
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jul 10, 1966
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK category
Oct 9, 1958
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison, WI
Dane County · 129,925 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Madison, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population275,568
Households125,787
Housing units130,848
Income
Median household income$76,983
$100k+ households40.3%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached53,208
Attached single-family6,183
Small multifamily24,899
Large multifamily45,529
Mobile homes1,015
Housing mix
Single-family share40.7%
Attached-home share4.7%
Multifamily share53.8%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied58,668
Renter-occupied67,119
Vacant units5,061
Home value & age
Median home value$346,900
Owner homes $300k+63%
Owner homes $500k+18.8%
Owner homes $750k+4.9%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars110,678
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 71 hail, 90 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Madison, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Madison?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Madison, WI is 4.00″. It was reported near Madison, WI on July 2, 1960.

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

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

I am selling a home in Madison — 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 Madison address?

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