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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Washburn County, WI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Washburn County, WI from May 7, 1965 through August 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
110
Wind Reports
121
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washburn County, WI · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Washburn County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported 2.1 inches of rainfall along with the 1.5 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Wnw Trego, WI
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2026
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Stanberry, WI
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2025
8:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, 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
1.25″ hail
Aug 17, 2023
1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: photo with hail next to a quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Spooner, WI
1.50″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, 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 Washburn County, 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 Washburn County, 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 Washburn County, 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
Jun 29, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Springbrook, WI
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lampson, WI
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2022
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trego, WI
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2022
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spooner, WI
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Spooner, WI
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, 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
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM SPOONER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spooner, 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 Washburn County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a downed tree in the immediate area. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wnw Trego, WI
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on a road near the intersection of County Highway F and Shady Lane near Lampson. Location is approximate. Report received via Facebook. Report relayed via county dispatch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lampson, WI
68 mph
Apr 17, 2026
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MRZW3 Minong RAWS. Time of wind gust estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WNW Minong, WI
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped around six feet above the ground between Earl and Springbrook via photos relayed to NWS. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Earl, WI
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, 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 15, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on powerline and on fire. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Stone Lake, WI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 18 inch diameter pine tree snapped 6 feet off the ground based on photo. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spooner, WI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report and pictures of maple oak ash and aspen trees that were down due to strong thunderstorm winds. Trees were snapped off or tipped. A large super canopy white pine had snapped off. It may have been more than a couple dozen trees that came down though it was difficult to tell since most trees were in the woods. There was also one tree that blocked Beaverbrook Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Spooner, WI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures of some trees down. It is unknown if they were snapped or uprooted... as most of the images show that fallen trees had already begun to be cut up. However... one image appears to show a tree that was snapped close to the base. Location is approximate right in town in Spooner. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Spooner, WI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down all along County Highway F between County Highway K and Highway 53. Facebook report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lampson, WI
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2025
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, 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 Washburn County, 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
Jul 2, 2025
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 ENE Earl. A tree was down across the railroad tracks about 2 miles from Springbrook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Earl, WI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down across the railroad tracks about 2 miles from Springbrook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Earl, WI
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees knocked down from sudden winds. Lawn furniture tossed and damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Trego, 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 Washburn County

7 reports
F2 category
Jun 18, 2001
7:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn County, WI
Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado, which began near Grantsburg in Burnett County, entered Washburn County at 851 pm local daylight time, 7 miles west of Spooner, and traveled to a point about 3 miles west of Spooner, dissipating around 900 pm. The tornado was in the dissipating stage as it entered Washburn County, but the tree and structural damage that was reported was still classified as F-2. Several homes had windows blown in, roofs torn off, or were damaged by falling trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Spooner, WI
F0 category
Jun 5, 1999
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn County, 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 16, 1985
6:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn County, 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
Jul 21, 1971
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn County, 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 23, 1971
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Washburn County, 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 Washburn County, 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 Washburn County, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Washburn County, WI area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,749
Households7,529
Housing units12,823
Income
Median household income$61,270
$100k+ households36.4%
$150k+ households13.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,207
Attached single-family186
Small multifamily431
Large multifamily182
Mobile homes808
Housing mix
Single-family share87.4%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share4.8%
Mobile-home share6.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,090
Renter-occupied1,439
Vacant units5,294
Home value & age
Median home value$207,900
Owner homes $300k+27.5%
Owner homes $500k+9.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,213
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Washburn County

54843 196
Chief Lake, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54868 122
Rice Lake, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54801 84
Spooner, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54830 70
Danbury, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54871 48
Shell Lake, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54876 43
Reserve, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54859 31
Minong, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54888 24
Trego, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54817 23
Birchwood, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54870 23
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54875 20
Springbrook, WI Hail, wind & tornado reports
54813 5
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 110 hail, 121 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Washburn County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washburn County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Washburn County is 2.75″. It was reported near Spooner, WI on May 10, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washburn 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 Washburn County address?

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