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Barron County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Has it hailed in Barron County, Wisconsin recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 9 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 34 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 25 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Barron County, Wisconsin showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Barron County, Wisconsin. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Barron County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Barron County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

34
Events (12 mo)
9
Hail
25
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 9, 2026 hail event near Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 9, 2026 hail event (1") near Rice Lake. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Barron County

Current NEXRAD radar over Barron County, Wisconsin with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Barron County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
August 2026 1 storm day · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 16, 2026 storm activity in Barron County, Wisconsin
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree knocked down and blocking part of HWY 8 between Cameron and Weyerhaeuser. Relayed via broadcast media partner. (MPX)”

SPC verified report · 7 W Weyerhaeuser

“Multiple trees down in Cumberland. Loss of power reported through the city and nearby communities as well. (MPX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSE Cumberland

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 19, 2026 storm activity in Barron County, Wisconsin
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Delayed report relayed by dispatch... time estimated from radar. One tree down in the Cumberland area. (MPX)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Cumberland

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Barron County, Wisconsin
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles north of Weyerhaeuser to near Prairie Farm, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

“At 352 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms over Osceola, or 28 miles southeast of Cambridge, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Barron County, Wisconsin
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Friday, June 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 5, 2026 storm activity in Barron County, Wisconsin
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Large pine tree snapped. Trunk was approximately 2 feet in diameter and the total length of the tree was estimated to be 20 feet. Picture and report relayed via social (MPX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNE Rice Lake

Friday, April 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 17, 2026 storm activity in Barron County, Wisconsin
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 227 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms. Scattered strong thunderstorms producing small hail will impact western Wisconsin through 4 PM this afternoon. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

“...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Minnesota, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

“...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains today will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

“...WEATHER CONDITIONS SLOWLY IMPROVING... WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. WHERE...Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TOMORROW... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop tomorrow behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Barron County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Barron County, WI?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 34 severe weather events in Barron County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Barron County recently?

Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Barron County?

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