Hail in Portage County, Wisconsin
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Portage County on 27 days since October 2020. That is more than 54% of US counties. It ranks 21 of 72 in Wisconsin.
The largest radar estimate was 2 inches on September 3, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 3, 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 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | 2 in |
| May 5, 2021 | 1.9 in |
| May 27, 2026 | 1.75 in |
| April 13, 2026 | 1.7 in |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.65 in |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.6 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 23 hail reports since October 2020, and 19 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
- Dane County: 33 days
- Marathon County: 32 days