Hail in Dane County, Wisconsin
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Dane County on 33 days since October 2020. That is more than 64% of US counties. It ranks 5 of 72 in Wisconsin.
The largest radar estimate was 2.85 inches on April 14, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was July 2, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | 2.85 in |
| April 17, 2025 | 2.6 in |
| June 13, 2022 | 2.5 in |
| April 18, 2025 | 1.9 in |
| June 22, 2024 | 1.65 in |
| September 20, 2022 | 1.55 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 211 hail reports since October 2020, and 70 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Wisconsin
- Grant County: 36 days
- Pierce County: 35 days
- Jackson County: 34 days
- Buffalo County: 33 days
- Marathon County: 32 days
- Clark County: 31 days