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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near West Salem, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near West Salem, WI from June 23, 1981 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 54669 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  West Salem, WI · 1981–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near West Salem, WI

28 reports
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2.50″ hail
Aug 5, 2023
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some roof damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW West Salem, WI
4.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo with rulers for reference.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E West Salem, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Barre Mills, WI
2.75″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reports baseball size hail on Neshonoc Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE West Salem, WI
2.50″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball hail broke windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE West Salem, WI
2.50″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W West Salem, WI
3.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NW West Salem. Verified by picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW West Salem, WI
3.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Verified by picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW West Salem, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
2:38 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W West Salem, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW West Salem, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barre Mills, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 20, 2014
12:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.99 W West Salem, WI
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
9:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Barre Mills, WI
2.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
2:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 2 inches in diameter fell in West Salem.
NWS Hail Report Location: N West Salem, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 25, 2013
2:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell just west of West Salem.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W West Salem, 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 West Salem, WI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree split in two. Time estimated via RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W West Salem, WI
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One small tree snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N West Salem, WI
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage near Highway 16.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Salem, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from West Salem. Large branches down and several trees split or snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Salem, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down. One was blocking the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE West Salem, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Healthy tree split in half along with several large branches blown down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Salem, WI
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down and several trees split or snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Salem, WI
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2023
3:17 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees blown down on the edge of Lake Neshonoc.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE West Salem, WI
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W West Salem, WI
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MAJOR ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Barre Mills, WI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2021
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW West Salem, WI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2021
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W West Salem, WI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS MULTIPLE BRANCHES DOWN... INCLUDING A LARGE BRANCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Salem, WI
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2019
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. LARGE PARTIALLY ROTTED TREE LIMB SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Salem, WI
UNK mph
May 23, 2017
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UP TO 250 TREES WERE DAMAGED OR UPROOTED. THE TREE DAMAGE STARTED ON THE EAST END OF LAKE NESHONOC AND THEN CONTINUED TO THE NORTHEAST FOR 2 MILES. THE GREATEST LOSS OF TREES WERE NEAR LAKE NESHONOC. THREE FARMS WERE AFFECTED. IT DESTROYED 1 BARN. ANOTHER BARN LOST ITS SOUTH ROOF. THERE WAS ALSO MINOR DAMAGE TO A HOUSE AND A GARAGE. ONE OF THE FARMERS THOUGHT THAT THEY HAD LOST THEIR CHICKENS... BUT THEY WERE FOUND ROOSTED IN A PINE TREE AN HOUR LATER. THE STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS WAS ESTIMATED TO B
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE West Salem, 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 West Salem, WI

4 reports
UNK category
Jul 23, 2022
8:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO IN MAINLY MARSHLAND BUT DID CROSS COUNTY ROAD B
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Barre Mills, WI
UNK category
Mar 8, 2017
2:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BROKEN DAMAGE PATH FROM JUST NORTH OF BARRE MILLS TO SOUTH OF WEST SALEM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Barre Mills, WI
F0 category
May 15, 1998
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W West Salem, WI
F1 category
Jun 23, 1981
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for West Salem, WI
La Crosse County · 31,916 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

West Salem, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,268
Households1,982
Housing units2,101
Income
Median household income$90,991
$100k+ households48.5%
$150k+ households18.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,310
Attached single-family203
Small multifamily206
Large multifamily173
Mobile homes209
Housing mix
Single-family share62.4%
Attached-home share9.7%
Multifamily share18.0%
Mobile-home share10.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,562
Renter-occupied420
Vacant units119
Home value & age
Median home value$269,300
Owner homes $300k+35.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1990
Older-home share43.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,887
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 37 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near West Salem, 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 West Salem?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near West Salem, WI is 4.00″. It was reported near West Salem, WI on July 29, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in West Salem — 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 West Salem address?

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