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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Forest County, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Forest County, WI from September 3, 1958 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 54520 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
57
Wind Reports
90
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forest County, WI · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Forest County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
2:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Pickerel, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
2:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Se Crandon, WI
2.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
2:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crandon, WI
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2022
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM LAONA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laona, WI
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2022
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM CRANDON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crandon, WI
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2022
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Mole Lake, WI
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2015
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms dropped penny size hail as they moved through the Crandon area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Crandon, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2014
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell at the COOP observing site near Argonne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.6 WNW Argonne, WI
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2013
4:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported 1.00 inch diameter hail near the town of Argonne. The report was received via local television station WSAW-TV.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Argonne, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2013
1:16 AM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A wet microburst, with winds estimated at 75 mph that snapped dozens of trees, also dropped penny size hail southeast of Crandon. The time of this event was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.39 ESE Crandon Muni Arpt, WI
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2012
11:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail as they passed through Crandon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Crandon, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2012
11:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced quarter size hail and wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph in Crandon.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Crandon, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2012
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell near Wabeno.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NE Wabeno, WI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2012
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell at Wabeno.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 E Wabeno, WI
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2011
5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Armstrong Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Armstrong Creek, 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 Forest County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hiles, WI
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2024
3:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down west of Crandon. Time of this report is an estimate based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Crandon, WI
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2022
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alvin, WI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alvin, WI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2021
3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hiles, WI
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2021
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Wabeno, WI
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2021
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUPLE BRANCHES DOWN IN CRANDON AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: Crandon, WI
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUPLE TREES DOWN IN THE TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crandon, WI
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2019
6:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES DOWN 2 MILES SOUTH OF LAONA. 1 TREE DOWN 1 MILE NORTH OF LAONA ON DIRT ROAD ALSO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Laona, WI
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2019
6:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN ON THE FARM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Argonne, WI
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORMS DESTROYED BIRD PENS JUST NORTH OF ARGONNE. TIME ESTIMATED. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Argonne, WI
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2017
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR COUNTY ROAD W.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wabeno, WI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2017
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laona, WI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
12:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN THE FAR SOUTHERN AND SOUTHWESTERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY WEST OF CARTER...AND ABOUT 2 MILES NORTH OF THE PICKEREL AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Carter, WI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW POWER LINES DOWN IN THE ALVIN AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alvin, 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 Forest County

6 reports
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2011
7:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado formed in Forest County about four miles west of Armstrong Creek at 8:03 pm CDT (1903 CST). The tornado snapped and uprooted trees and damaged two houses. One of the houses sustained significant roof damage (DI 2, DOD 4) as the tornado moved across the area. The average width was 125 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.19 WNW Armstrong Creek, WI
EF2 category
Apr 10, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed about 3.5 miles southeast of Argonne and moved northeast into Florence County. The storm uprooted and snapped hundreds of trees, some of which fell on vacation cabins along the storm's path. The hardest hit area was several miles east of Argonne shortly after the tornado developed. A large part of the roof of a house was removed (DI 2, DOD 6). The tornado continued northeast into Florence County at 7:46 pm CDT (1846 CST). The average width of the tornado was 250 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.49 SE Argonne, WI
F2 category
May 30, 1994
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Severe thunderstorms raked west-central and northern Wisconsin with violent damaging winds up to 61 mph, hail up to tennis ball-size, and two tornadoes. A tornado set down just east of Woodville in St Croix County damaging eight farm dwellings and structures along its one-mile path causing $55,000 damage. Another tornado cut a 12-mile path from just southwest of Crandon to just north of Laona in Forest County causing $1 million damage. It destroyed three mobile homes, damaged or destroyed 25 homes and leveled 600 acres of timber. Three people were injured in a mobile home that was destroyed by the tornado. Widespread hail up to tennis ball-size fell over the Rhinelander area damaging hundreds of vehicles as well as roofs and windows. A severe thunderstorm with damaging winds knocked down about 3,000 trees and damaged several homes and cabins seven miles southeast of Seeley, Sawyer County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Crandon To, WI
F2 category
Sep 16, 1972
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jun 30, 1968
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F1 category
Sep 19, 1963
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest County, WI
Forest County · 7,469 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 · County

Forest County, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,261
Households3,952
Housing units8,696
Income
Median household income$59,727
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,469
Attached single-family31
Small multifamily176
Large multifamily177
Mobile homes843
Housing mix
Single-family share85.9%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share4.1%
Mobile-home share9.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,255
Renter-occupied697
Vacant units4,744
Home value & age
Median home value$170,000
Owner homes $300k+17.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,777
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Forest County

54520 48
Crandon, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54521 44
Eagle River, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54511 40
Newald, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54562 36
Three Lakes, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54542 33
Long Lake, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54566 22
Wabeno, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54541 21
Laona, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54465 13
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54104 10
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54125 8
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54103 4
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 57 hail, 90 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Forest County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Forest County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Forest County is 2.75″. It was reported near Laona, WI on June 7, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forest County — 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 Forest County address?

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