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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rusk County, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rusk County, WI from June 4, 1958 through May 15, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 54868 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
74
Wind Reports
98
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rusk County, WI · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last May 15, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rusk County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail in the township of Rusk with time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Weyerhaeuser, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Weyerhaeuser, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo sent to news station.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hawkins, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed via Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Weyerhaeuser, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Weyerhaeuser, WI
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Bruce, WI
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2022
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bruce, WI
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2022
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Weyerhaeuser, WI
2.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO FROM TWITTER AND RELAYED BY WQOW-TV. MEASURED BASED ON PHOTO WITH QUARTER. HAIL LASTED SIX MINUTES. NEAR LADYSMITH AIRPORT AND DAIRYLAND RESERVOIR. OTHER TWEETS FROM THE AREA SHOWED MUCH HAIL ON THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Tony, WI
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
2:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAILED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Bruce, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT HIGHWAY 8 AND HIWAY 73... TONY... WI.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ingram, WI
0.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2014
6:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ladysmith, WI
0.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2012
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.2 NW Weyerhaeuser, WI
0.75″ hail
Aug 23, 2011
2:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds also gusted to 50 mph in Bruce.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Bruce, WI
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2011
11:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.1 W Conrath, 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 Rusk County

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Several twisted and moved docks and downed trees near the Dairyland Reservoir.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Tony, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Several downed trees near the Flambeau River and noted a pontoon had been partially lifted onto another nearby pontoon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Tony, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Significant structural damage to a house with loss of soffits and roof damage causing the home to be moved slightly. Straight line thunderstorm winds estimated to be near 100 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ladysmith, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Several snapped or leaning power poles along County HWY P.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ladysmith, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Multiple reports of trees down and some structural damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Ladysmith, WI
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down with minor damage to a greenhouse. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sheldon, WI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Several reports of trees and powerlines down with outages near Hawkins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hawkins, WI
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Bruce, WI
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2021
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT AND VIDEO VIA WEAU-TV. STOCK TANK LIFTED UP AND THROWN A FEW HUNDRED FEET INTO ANOTHER FIELD. CATTLE GATE BLOWN AWAY. VIDEO SUGGESTS A DOWNBURST. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Conrath, WI
UNK mph
May 25, 2021
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ABOUT ONE DOZEN TREES BROKEN OR UPROOTED IN SHELDON. MORE TREES WERE ALSO REPORTED DOWN OUTSIDE SHELDON PER LAW ENFORCEMENT. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sheldon, WI
UNK mph
May 25, 2021
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN... INCLUDING ACROSS A ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SW Conrath, WI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD. REPORT RELAYED VIA DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glen Flora, WI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD. REPORT RELAYED VIA DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Conrath, WI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2018
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD. REPORT RELAYED VIA DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Weyerhaeuser, WI
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN ACROSS STROM RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ladysmith, 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 Rusk County

19 reports
UNK category
Jun 24, 2021
8:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF OFF A SHED. SIDING OFF A HOUSE. SEVERAL TREES DAMAGED. A FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINED SPOTTER SAW THE TORNADO MAKE OCCASIONAL GROUND CONTACT. THREE OTHERS REPORTED SEEING A FUNNEL VERY CLOSE TO THE GROUND. TIME APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Bruce, WI
UNK category
Jul 16, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAINED SPOTTER CONFIRMED TORNADO ON GROUND EAST OF BRUCE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Bruce, WI
UNK category
Jul 4, 2019
10:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. TREES & POWER LINES DOWN OVER LAKE PULASKI ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Bruce, WI
UNK category
Jul 4, 2019
10:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS STORM SURVEY INDICATED THAT AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON THE WEST SIDE OF FIRESIDE LAKE... ON MUD LAKE ROAD. THE TORNADO TRACKED APPROXIMATELY 7.7 MILES NORTHEAST... BEFORE LIFTING ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE FLAMBEAU RIVER... WEST OF SHEEP CAMP ROAD. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 14 MINUTES... WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS AND MAXIMUM WIND SPEED OF 85 MPH. NUMEROUS TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN OR UPROOTED. A FEW TREES LANDED ON LAKE CABINS BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSE Weyerhaeuser, WI
UNK category
May 17, 2017
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Conrath, WI
UNK category
May 17, 2017
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF WIDESPREAD DAMAGE FROM LADYSMITH TO CORNELL... WI. TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Ladysmith, WI
UNK category
May 16, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Weyerhaeuser, WI
F3 category
Sep 2, 2002
3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The first tornadic supercell to rake Wisconsin this day started just west of Ladysmith and tore through the downtown before moving into rural parts of eastern Rusk County. Injury totals fluctuated at first, but Rusk County Emergency Management stated there were approximately 27 injuries, none more serious than a broken leg. The NWS performed a damage survey the next day, and the most severe damage, rated F3, was in downtown Ladysmith. In this area 4 blocks wide and 16 blocks long, 40 buildings were destroyed and 159 damaged. One church was blown off its foundation, although during the damage survey, it was apparent that it had been barely attached to the foundation. A pickup truck was also picked up and thrown into a tree. Two old brick buildings collapsed. As the tornado reached the east side of Ladysmith, it weakened to F2 status. Once it left Ladysmith, the tornado continued on an eastward path, striking a number of rural farm houses and producing mostly F1 damage until it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Ladysmith, WI
F0 category
Jun 5, 1999
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Hawkins, WI
F0 category
May 30, 1998
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees knocked down, temporarily blocking two people in their home. Additional funnel cloud sightings farther east; north of Glen Flora, Hawkins and Ingram.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Ladysmith, WI
F0 category
May 30, 1998
1:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 N Bruce, WI
F1 category
Jul 1, 1997
10:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down just south of a northern branch of Holcomb Flowage near the entrance to Deer Tail Creek. The tornado proceeded to cross the flowage and strike a farmstead, ripping the roof off a farmhouse and causing one injury.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Sheldon, WI
F2 category
Sep 12, 1982
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Jul 30, 1977
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WI
F2 category
Aug 24, 1975
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rusk County, WI
Rusk County · 7,236 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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Ladysmith, WI 47
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Rusk County, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,146
Households6,259
Housing units8,679
Income
Median household income$58,322
$100k+ households35.4%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,236
Attached single-family40
Small multifamily445
Large multifamily227
Mobile homes727
Housing mix
Single-family share83.4%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share8.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,852
Renter-occupied1,407
Vacant units2,420
Home value & age
Median home value$152,000
Owner homes $300k+15.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1976
Older-home share57.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,954
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Rusk County

54868 122
Rice Lake, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54848 55
Ladysmith, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54728 45
Chetek, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54757 42
New Auburn, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54819 39
Bruce, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54766 28
Sheldon, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54745 27
Holcombe, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54817 23
Birchwood, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54895 23
Weyerhaeuser, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54530 19
Hawkins, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54526 13
Ingram, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54835 9
Exeland, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54563 6
Tony, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54731 5
Conrath, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 74 hail, 98 wind, and 19 tornado reports in Rusk County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 15, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rusk County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rusk County is 2.75″. It was reported near Ladysmith, WI on August 8, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rusk 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 Rusk County address?

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