Bayfield County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Has it hailed in Bayfield County, Wisconsin recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 5 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 16 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Bayfield County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bayfield County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Bayfield County
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.
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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75"
“Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.). (DLH)”
- Hail 2.75" 7 S Port Wing SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 2 WSW Moquah SPC verified report
Friday, July 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Spotter reported incredibly intense thunderstorm lasting five to seven minutes with quarter size hail and strong winds. No significant wind damage observed. Time estima (DLH)”
“Trees were down along Bark Point Road and were blocking the road. Time estimated by radar. (DLH)”
- Hail 1" 4 SSW Cornucopia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Herbster SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Several large trees down on the highway between Bayfield and Washburn around 12 inches in diameter. (DLH)”
- Hail 1.5" 2 E Benoit SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Bayfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Herbster SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking two broken lines of thunderstorms capable of producing pea to penny size hail, wind gusts to 40 mph, and occasional lightning. The first line extended from Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to 9 miles northwest of Isabella to 6 miles northeast of Brimson to 6 miles northwest of Knife River to near Foxboro.”
- Hail 0.75" Bayfield County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Nevers Road reported impassable with photos of trees completely blocking the road. Several trees also damaged at corner of Nevers Road and Highway 13. (DLH)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Washburn SPC verified report
Friday, February 27, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and South St. Louis, Central St. Louis, Northern Cook and Lake, and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and the Red Cliff Band.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and South St. Louis, Central St. Louis, Northern Cook and Lake, and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area and the Red Cliff Band.”
- Wind 50 mph Bayfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bayfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bayfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bayfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bayfield County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton, South and Central St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield and Douglas Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Red Cliff Band and the Bois Forte Band, Lake Vermilion area. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.”
- Wind 50 mph Bayfield County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Bayfield County, WI?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Bayfield 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 Bayfield County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" 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 Bayfield County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.