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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Shell Lake, WI from May 7, 1965 through August 9, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Shell Lake, WI · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Shell Lake, WI

29 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2025
8:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported hail the size of a quarter along with heavy rainfall. Storm total rainfall has been 2.8 inches over 3.5 hours of time at the time of the call.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Shell Lake, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media with photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Shell Lake, WI
2.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail damage includes severe damage to garden and trees. Possible damage to cars and roof.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Shell Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media with photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Sarona, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time of report is estimated by a combination of radar and spotter report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Shell Lake, WI
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT SENT IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH A PHOTO OF THE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Shell Lake, WI
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Shell Lake, WI
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shell Lake, WI
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
4:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WINDOW OF WASHBURN COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE BROKEN BY HAIL. SIZE ESTIMATED AS GOLF BALL SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shell Lake, WI
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
3:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Shell Lake, WI
1.50″ hail
Sep 22, 2017
12:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE SPOTTER SAID THIS HAIL WAS FALLING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MADGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Sarona, WI
2.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2017
12:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOST OF THE HAILSTONES WERE THE ABOUT 1 INCH IN DIAMETER... BUT THERE WERE A FEW UP TO 2 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Sarona, WI
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2017
12:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sarona, WI
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Shell Lake, WI
1.75″ hail
Sep 3, 2014
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.6 WSW Twin Oaks, 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 Shell Lake, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos were received via social media showing trees down with one uprooted and down over the road near the southeast end of the Shell Lake airport. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2025
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via facebook of down trees and tree limbs. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2025
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An approximately 3 foot in circumference tree was blown down causing damage to fence and garage. In another area on the property there was an approximately 1.5 inch diameter branch impaled in the ground like a thrown spear.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo sent in via social media showing several trees snapped near the trunk or uprooted. Time of report estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Sarona, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 trees down. One large poplar uprooted... one snapped at the base... one snapped midway to the top... and one medium maple. Neighbors had a medium white pine snap 4-6 feet off the ground along with another tree. Birch tree snapped about 4-6 feet up. Storm lasted 20 minutes or so.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Sarona, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down... power out for 4 hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Sarona, WI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
12:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Pictures via social media of several small softwood trees with diameters ranging from 2 to 4 inches blown over and snapped. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Sarona, WI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
2:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County sheriff dispatch reported a downed powerline.
NWS Wind Report Location: Long Lake Township, WI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
2:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County Sheriff dispatch reported a tree downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several areas in Shell Lake with trees down across the roadway. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports that several trees have been snapped. Some trees were snapped near the base while others were snapped near the top. The one tree that was snapped near the bottom has an estimated diameter of 10 inches. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2022
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING. 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT REPORTS DOWNED TREES AROUND SHELL LAKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 8 INCH POPIL AND MAPLE TREES SNAPPED OFF AT A FARM... SOME IN SHELTERED LOCATIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Shell Lake, WI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2019
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES KNOCKED DOWN NEAR SHALLOW LAKE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Shell Lake, 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 Shell Lake, WI

4 reports
F0 category
Jun 5, 1999
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Sarona, WI
F1 category
Jun 23, 1971
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Jun 5, 1969
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
May 7, 1965
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Shell Lake, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 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

Shell Lake, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,513
Households629
Housing units938
Income
Median household income$56,875
$100k+ households33.7%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached700
Attached single-family32
Small multifamily64
Large multifamily99
Mobile homes38
Housing mix
Single-family share74.6%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share17.4%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied450
Renter-occupied179
Vacant units309
Home value & age
Median home value$207,100
Owner homes $300k+32.2%
Owner homes $500k+16.7%
Owner homes $750k+5.3%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars565
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 35 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Shell Lake, WI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Shell Lake?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Shell Lake, WI is 2.00″. It was reported near Shell Lake, WI on July 19, 2023.

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

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

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

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