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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Portage, WI from May 10, 1959 through July 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Portage, WI · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Portage, WI

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, WI
1.50″ hail
Oct 9, 2018
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Portage, WI
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2018
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Portage, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2018
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, WI
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2017
8:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Portage, WI
1.25″ hail
Aug 1, 2014
3:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail accumulated and stripped leaves off trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.43 NW Portage Arpt, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
4:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 SE Anacker, WI
1.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2008
1:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Portage, WI
1.25″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Portage, WI
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Portage, WI
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
3:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Portage, WI
0.88″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
3:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Lewiston, WI
1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 2006
3:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Portage, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2006
12:05 AM CST
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: About 150 acres of corn crop were damaged in an area near STH 33, about 4 miles west of STH 22.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Portage, WI
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2006
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Lewiston, 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 Portage, WI

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UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of several downed trees. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Portage, WI
59 mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Portage, WI
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of a few trees down in northwestern Columbia county. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Briggsville, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted along Highway 16 in Portage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Portage, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb down in Portage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, WI
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of tree damage with large branches down... as well as bent corn. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Briggsville, WI
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports numerous trees down through the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Portage, WI
60 mph
Aug 10, 2021
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EST 40-60 MPH GUSTS WITH BRANCHES DOWN AND HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Portage, WI
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2021
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES AND LIMBS AROUND THE CALEDONIA AREA IN COLUMBIA COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Portage, WI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, WI
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2020
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN AND SNAPPED OFF IN SADDLE RIDGE ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD. SOME TREES ALSO DOWN IN THE NORTHEAST PART OF COUNTY... INCLUDING LEEDS TOWNSHIP AND CAMBRIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Portage, WI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF STREET LIGHTS DAMAGED. A FEW TREES DOWN ON HOUSES. DAMAGE TO BILLBOARDS AND BIG SIGNS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, WI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE 5TH WHEEL CAMPER TIPPED OVER. TREES DOWN. SHINGLES OFF ROOF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Portage, WI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE AND CAR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Portage, WI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON SHED. SHED DESTROYED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Portage, 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 Portage, WI

8 reports
UNK category
May 15, 2025
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Storm Survey concludes an EF-U tornado occurred southwest of Portage. Multiple videos and calls demonstrate a brief touchdown along Interstate 39. Surveys could not find damage along any roadways... suggesting touchdown may have happened in the Baraboo River Waterfowl Production Area or Pine Island State Wildlife area north of Hwy 33.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Portage, WI
UNK category
Aug 2, 2021
5:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS TIME ON PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 S PORTAGE. NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO SOUTH OF PORTAGE. THIS TORNADO PRODUCED AN AREA OF DAMAGE TO TREES... MOBILE HOMES... AND OUTBUILDING STRUCTURES BETWEEN I-39 AND THE WISCONSIN RIVER. PEAK WINDS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Portage, WI
UNK category
Jul 29, 2021
10:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO SOUTH OF PORTAGE. THIS TORNADO PRODUCED AN AREA OF DAMAGE TO TREES... MOBILE HOMES... AND OUTBUILDING STRUCTURES BETWEEN I-39 AND THE WISCONSIN RIVER. PEAK WINDS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Portage, WI
F1 category
Jun 6, 2006
6:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado segment is a third, county-segment, continuation of a tornado that initially spun up in far northwestern Columbia County about 3.0 miles east of Wisconsin Dells at 1754CST and then crossed into Sauk County about 1.5 miles southeast of Lewiston at 1813CST. This tornado re-entered Columbia County about 7.0 miles west of Portage at 1817CST where Levee Rd. on the south side of the Wisconsin River exits Columbia County going west. The heading of this tornado was southeast, and it crossed Interstate 90/94 near Tritz Road where a vehicle swerved and caused a semitrailer to roll onto its side. It eventually passed through a residential trailer complex/camp ground south of the Cascade Ski Resort. It crossed Interstate 90/94 where Ziehmke Rd approached the Interstate from the east. At this point, the tornado caused a semitrailer to be blown off the road. The tornado then tracked over the extreme eastern edge of Pickerel Lake, crossed over the Wisconsin River for the second time, and dissipated about 1.0 mile southwest of Dekorra at 1840CST, just short of CTH V. Around 10 houses were damaged, along with a barn, a couple pole sheds, and many trees and power lines. The tornado caused about 600,000 dollars in property damage, and was rated F1 with winds of 64-97 knots (73-112 mph). The tornado was well-photographed and filmed. Overall, this F1 Columbia-Sauk-Columbia County tornado path length was 16.9 miles with a beginning time of 1754CST and an ending time of 1840CST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Portage, WI
F1 category
May 31, 1977
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Aug 24, 1975
11:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Aug 15, 1966
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
May 10, 1959
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Portage, WI
Columbia County · 20,591 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

Portage, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,374
Households4,149
Housing units4,333
Income
Median household income$62,785
$100k+ households36.1%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,372
Attached single-family137
Small multifamily940
Large multifamily739
Mobile homes145
Housing mix
Single-family share54.7%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share38.8%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,370
Renter-occupied1,779
Vacant units184
Home value & age
Median home value$187,300
Owner homes $300k+18.3%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share63.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,912
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 33 hail, 69 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Portage, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Portage?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Portage, WI is 1.75″. It was reported near Portage, WI on June 28, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Portage — 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 Portage address?

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