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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Racine, WI from May 9, 1956 through May 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Racine, WI · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Racine, WI

28 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 16, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Downtown Racine.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Racine, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2019
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Racine, WI
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE. LASTED 3 TO 5 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Racine, WI
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA. SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTERS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Racine, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
7:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 NE Downtown Racine, WI
2.50″ hail
May 12, 2014
6:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged from 1 to 2.50 inches in diameter throughout various parts of Racine.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 NE Downtown Racine, WI
1.50″ hail
May 12, 2014
6:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Downtown Racine, WI
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2014
6:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.67 ENE Gatliff, WI
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2014
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ives, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2012
12:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported large hail, estimated to be 1 inch in diameter, that fell 2 miles north of Racine. The hail damaged roofs and windows to several homes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Downtown Racine, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2008
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Downtown Racine, WI
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2006
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind driven hail dented cars and siding.
NWS Hail Report Location: Racine, WI
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2006
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Racine, WI
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2006
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Racine, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2005
8:45 PM CST
Hail report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Racine, 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 Racine, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 16, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down... uprooted and snapped trees. Hail damage to siding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Racine, WI
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and limbs down across town. Some on wires. Time est from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Racine, WI
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF DOWNED TREE LIMBS CAUSED BY ESTIMATED 60 MPH GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Racine, WI
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2018
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MATURE OAK TREE SPLIT AT THE BASE JUST SOUTH OF THE RACINE AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Racine, WI
59 mph
Jun 13, 2017
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT RACINE REEF AUTOMATED SENSOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Racine, WI
59 mph
Jun 13, 2017
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT RACINE REEF AUTOMATED SENSOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Racine, WI
65 mph
Aug 20, 2016
1:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT RACINE REEF MESONET STATION
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Racine, WI
60 mph
Jun 6, 2016
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Racine, WI
63 mph
Jul 18, 2015
2:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous branches and trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.23 NE Downtown Racine, WI
59 mph
Jul 2, 2008
5:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerful thunderstorm winds knocked large tree branches out of trees and uprooted a couple trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Downtown Racine, WI
60 mph
Jul 17, 2006
10:50 PM CST
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Racine, WI
63 mph
Jul 21, 2004
1:10 PM CST
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Racine, WI
60 mph
Jun 23, 2004
9:06 PM CST
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Racine, WI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2000
6:21 PM CST
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Racine, WI
UNK mph
Apr 19, 1996
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Racine, WI
Racine County · 59,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Racine, 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 Racine, WI

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

Showing 0 of 0
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

Racine, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population77,155
Households31,238
Housing units34,042
Income
Median household income$55,705
$100k+ households31.6%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached22,067
Attached single-family935
Small multifamily7,047
Large multifamily3,609
Mobile homes238
Housing mix
Single-family share64.8%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share31.3%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied18,783
Renter-occupied12,455
Vacant units2,804
Home value & age
Median home value$158,100
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1953
Older-home share87.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars28,464
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 37 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Racine, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Racine?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Racine, WI is 4.00″. It was reported near Racine, WI on June 23, 1960.

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

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

I am selling a home in Racine — 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 Racine address?

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