Chippewa County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Chippewa County, Wisconsin recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 34 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 23 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 9, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Chippewa County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Chippewa County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Chippewa County
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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.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 922 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Cornell, or 13 miles south of Ladysmith, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Holcombe.”
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Two large and healthy trees snapped near their base in Albertville. Delayed report... time estimated from radar. (MPX)”
- Wind Unknown 7 NE Elk Mound SPC verified report
Friday, June 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Knapp, or 6 miles west of Menomonie, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
“At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Weyerhaeuser, or 17 miles southwest of Ladysmith, moving east at 35 mph. 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“At 436 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 8 miles south of Menomonie, moving northeast at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Augusta, or 23 miles east of Eau Claire, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“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...”
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (MPX)”
- Hail 1.25" 1 NNE Cornell SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Cornell SPC verified report
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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...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. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix Counties. WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Chippewa County, WI?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 9, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 34 severe weather events in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" 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 Chippewa County?
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