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La Crosse 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 La Crosse County, Wisconsin recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 15 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 52 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 37 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

La Crosse County hail map

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

52
Events (12 mo)
15
Hail
37
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
67
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 10, 2026 hail event near 1 ESE New Amsterdam, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 10, 2026 hail event (1.5") near 1 ESE New Amsterdam. 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 La Crosse County

Current NEXRAD radar over La Crosse County, Wisconsin with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the La Crosse 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.
September 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 67 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 3 SPC verified reports — hail to 1.25", wind to 67 mph 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.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 716 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Black River Falls to North Bend. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in La Crosse 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 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking decaying thunderstorms generating strong wind gusts along a line extending from near Black River Falls to 6 miles south of Bangor to 8 miles north of Waukon. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking decaying thunderstorms generating strong wind gusts along a line extending from near Blair to near St. Charles to 8 miles southwest of Preston. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in La Crosse 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 301 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Westby, or 8 miles north of Viroqua, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Westby around 305 PM CDT. La Farge around 315 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in La Crosse 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 138 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Galesville, or 13 miles southeast of Arcadia, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Holmen and Brice Prairie around 145 AM CDT. La Crosse and Onalaska around 150 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Friday, June 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 19, 2026 storm activity in La Crosse 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 921 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near West Salem to near La Crosse to near Brownsville. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Coon Valley around 930 PM CDT. Cashton around 940 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“At 832 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Galesville, or 14 miles southeast of Arcadia, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... North Bend around 840 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in La Crosse 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 1153 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported gusty showers along a line extending from near Millston to 9 miles northeast of La Farge to near Spring Green. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“A number of trees and limbs down in La Crosse and Onalaska. Time estimated from radar. (ARX)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Onalaska

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in La Crosse 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 1257 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Modena to near Trempealeau. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“Report of large tree branches down in Onalaska... estimated 2-3 inches in diameter. (ARX)”

SPC verified report · Onalaska

Friday, June 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 5, 2026 storm activity in La Crosse 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 958 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Brownsville, or 7 miles south of La Crosse, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Stoddard around 1005 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“At 926 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Houston, or 7 miles west of La Crescent, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible over the next few hours across portions of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin in the wake of exit precipitation.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Friday, May 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 925 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over La Crescent, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1119 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds behind a line of showers extending from near La Crosse to near Boscobel. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 23, 2026 storm activity in La Crosse 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 906 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Arcadia to near Winona to 8 miles north of Houston. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Arcadia and Trempealeau around 910 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Westby, or 9 miles north of Viroqua, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cashton around 735 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 645 AM CDT, doppler radar indicated an area of storms approximately along and north of I-90 from southeast Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin. Up to nickel sized hail has been reported with these storms as well as frequent lightning. The storms are moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. A few locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Monday, March 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...WINTER STORM MOVING EAST. IMPACTS ONGOING ACROSS THE REGION... .Moderate to heavy snow continues across southwest Wisconsin with significant blowing and drifting due to strong gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Widespread heavy impacts are ongoing so the Blizzard Warning will continue in southwest Wisconsin until 1 PM.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS INTO AT LEAST EARLY MORNING, BLOWING AND DRIFTING INTO AT LEAST MID-MORNING... .Moderate to heavy snow continues across southwest Wisconsin with significant blowing and drifting due to strong gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Widespread heavy impacts are ongoing so the Blizzard Warning will continue in these areas until midday.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is will continue to exit east into eastern WI which will leave a brief lull across the area for the early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is beginning to exit the area late this morning which will leave a brief lull across the area for the late morning and early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM MOVES IN THIS EVENING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will move into the region this evening and continue through early Monday morning. Snow will move into the region this evening north of Interstate 90 with snowfall rates increasing throughout the overnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Friday, March 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 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 · La Crosse County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 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 · La Crosse County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM 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 · La Crosse County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM 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 · La Crosse County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 1 PM 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 · La Crosse County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 654 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms in west central and central Wisconsin moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage is possible. This includes Interstate 94 between mile markers 117 and 141.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Monday, December 29, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...HAZARDOUS WINTER STORM THIS MORNING... .Areas of heavy snow and widespread strong northwest winds persist hazardous travel conditions this morning. Blizzard conditions due to blowing snow and 40 to 50 mph winds primarily affect open and unsheltered locations of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW, GUSTY WINDS, REDUCED VISIBILITIES, AND FLASH FREEZE... .Numerous snow showers and gusty winds to 50 mph through this evening. Bursts of heavy snow combined with the gusty winds resulting in rapidly reduced visibilities and periods of whiteout conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

“...BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW, GUSTY WINDS, REDUCED VISIBILITIES, AND FLASH FREEZE... .A cold front moves through the region this afternoon bringing scattered to numerous snow showers and gusty winds up to 50 mph through this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...ROUND 2 OF SNOW ARRIVING... .The second round of snow is beginning to move into southeast Minnesota and the I-94 corridor in central Wisconsin. Prior to the arrival of the snow, patchy freezing drizzle will be possible. A light glaze of ice may be possible on untreated and exposed surfaces. This band of snow will continue to move through the area over the next several hours.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...ROUND 1 OF SNOW DEPARTING, ROUND 2 ARRIVES SHORTLY... .The first wave of moderate to heavy snow is exiting for areas along and south of I-94, with moderate to locally heavy snow continuing further northeast. A second round of snow moves in after midnight, which will be accompanied by stronger winds that could lead to blowing and drifting of the new snow and reduced visibilities.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...SNOW AND STRONG WINDS ON WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Rain will change over to snow overnight and into Wednesday morning across much of the local area with increasing wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph at times. In combination with these strong wind gusts, accumulating snow near and north of Interstate 90 will result in slippery road conditions and visibility reductions.”

NWS severe weather mention · La Crosse County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in La Crosse County, WI?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 52 severe weather events in La Crosse 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 La Crosse County recently?

Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 La Crosse County?

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