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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Milwaukee, WI from July 11, 1956 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 53202 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
108
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Milwaukee, WI · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Milwaukee, WI

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Milwaukee, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2015
11:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 SW Milwaukee South Shore Park, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
7:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.02 W Milwaukee South Shore Park, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2014
3:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 W Milwaukee Hoan Bridge, WI
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
12:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.02 W Uw-Milwaukee Campus, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
12:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was intermittent for 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.05 SE Milwaukee Timmerman Airport, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2014
10:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Mitchell Park Domes, WI
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2014
6:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Mitchell Park Domes, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 E Wauwatosa, WI
1.00″ hail
Nov 17, 2013
10:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 NW (Mke)Mitchell Apt Mi, WI
1.25″ hail
Sep 17, 2012
2:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW (Mke)Mitchell Apt Mi, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 27, 2007
3:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Milwaukee Timmerman Airport, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 23, 2006
2:52 PM CST
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Milwaukee, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Milwaukee, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some small tree branches down due to hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, WI

30 reports
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56 mph
Aug 18, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KMWC Milwaukee Timmerman Airport reports 56 mph winds during thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Butler, WI
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2025
2:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Milwaukee Fire Department reports that an empty plane was flipped from thunderstorm wind gusts at Milwaukee Lawrence-Timmerman Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Butler, WI
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2025
1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relays report of tree down near 97th and Carmen near Butler.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Butler, WI
82 mph
Jun 30, 2025
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KMWC Milwaukee Lawrence-Timmerman Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Butler, WI
62 mph
Mar 15, 2025
5:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Milwaukee ASOS measured 62 MPH/54 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milwaukee Mitchell Inte, WI
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ENE Milwaukee. Multiple reports of downed large limbs... uprooted and snapped trees. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Milwaukee, WI
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2022
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milwaukee, WI
UNK mph
Sep 26, 2022
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Milwaukee, WI
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2022
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND LARGE LIMBS SNAPPED IN THE BAYVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD. REPORT OF SOME ROADS BLOCKED. REPORT VIA TWITTER. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Milwaukee, WI
60 mph
Sep 25, 2022
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60-65 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Milwaukee, WI
59 mph
Apr 21, 2020
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KMWC MILWAUKEE LAWREN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Butler, WI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN ON CAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Milwaukee, WI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2019
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 NNE MILWAUKEE. 12 INCH DIAMETER BRANCH DOWN ON CAR. 2500 BLOCK OF WEIL ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Milwaukee, WI
58 mph
Jun 22, 2015
10:14 AM CST-6
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .78 W North Milwaukee, WI
75 mph
Jun 17, 2014
4:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A swath of significant tree damage. Approximately 80 trees damaged or downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 SE Wauwatosa, 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 Milwaukee, WI

9 reports
F1 category
Mar 8, 2000
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Narrative can be found below in summary of March 8, 2000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Milwaukee Mtchell Ar, WI
F0 category
May 24, 1989
11:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Aug 17, 1985
7:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Aug 4, 1980
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
UNK category
Aug 4, 1977
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Aug 25, 1975
2:12 AM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Aug 25, 1975
2:11 AM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Sep 3, 1964
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Aug 7, 1958
2:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County · 192,464 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

Milwaukee, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population569,756
Households231,084
Housing units257,973
Income
Median household income$51,888
$100k+ households29.7%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached101,614
Attached single-family10,162
Small multifamily91,272
Large multifamily53,861
Mobile homes966
Housing mix
Single-family share39.4%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share56.3%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied95,890
Renter-occupied135,194
Vacant units26,889
Home value & age
Median home value$172,000
Owner homes $300k+11.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1952
Older-home share85.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars193,279
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 47 hail, 108 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Milwaukee, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Milwaukee?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Milwaukee, WI is 2.00″. It was reported near Milwaukee, WI on September 9, 1991.

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

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

I am selling a home in Milwaukee — 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 Milwaukee address?

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