Milwaukee County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 41 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 61 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.
Milwaukee County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Milwaukee County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Milwaukee 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.
See the specifics — free →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 — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1056 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Slinger to near Palmyra. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northeastern Milwaukee, moving southeast 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. Locations impacted include...”
“Delayed Report: Via social media large tree limb snapped in Cudahy. Time estimated based on radar. (MKX)”
- Hail 0.5" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 E Cudahy SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 704 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Campbellsport to Newburg to near Cedarburg to New Berlin to near Bohners Lake. Movement was northeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Winds of 40 to 50 mph will be possible this afternoon as rain comes to an end across southern Wisconsin. This appears to be a wake low situation where winds can be gusty for up to an hour after the rain comes to an end. Platteville and other weather stations in southwest Wisconsin have gusted to 47 mph already.”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lisbon to Mukwonago. 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...”
“At 1137 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stoughton to near Candlewick Lake. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Muskego to near Whitewater. Movement was east at 35 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 650 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over northwestern Milwaukee, moving northeast at 45 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 132 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Ripley to Antioch. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Rochester, or near Wind Lake, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Also cause reduced visibility due to blowing dust. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Lingering wind gusts up to 50 MPH may continue over the next hour due to a wake low pressure behind departing showers / weak thunderstorms.”
“At 1241 PM CDT, surface weather stations reported gusty winds behind rain showers / weak thunderstorms. Movement of the line of showers was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“At 1118 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lisbon, or over Sussex, moving east at 50 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1203 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hales Corners, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Milwaukee, West Allis, New Berlin, Greenfield, Oak Creek, Muskego, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Greendale, St.”
- Hail 1" Greenfield SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Mping report out of Hales Corners. Time estimated from radar. (MKX)”
“At 158 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong wind gusts persisting across the area. While the line of storms has exited to the east, these wind gusts will continue for the next 30 minutes. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 1" Hales Corners SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 1 E Butler SPC verified report
Monday, April 13, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Broadcast media reports large tree down on cars on the corner of 20th and West Greenfield Ave in Milwaukee. Time estimated via radar. (MKX)”
- Wind 61 mph 2 E Butler SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E West Milwaukee SPC verified report
Friday, April 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 923 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rochester, or 7 miles south of Wind Lake, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 953 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Big Bend to Franklin to near Racine. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Milwaukee, Racine, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Greendale, St.”
- Hail 0.88" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Southwest winds on the northern edge of rain will gust 40 to 50 mph early this morning. These gusts should only last 30 to 60 minutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Initially, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, particularly within precipitation. Then, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...Initially, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, particularly within precipitation. Then, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. WHEN...10 PM Tonight Until 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 60 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Overnight southerly winds 25 to 30 mph gusting up to 50 mph. Then, during the day Friday, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 6 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 336 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Greendale, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage is possible. Locations impacted include... Milwaukee, Greenfield, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Greendale, St. Francis, Hales Corners, and Franklin. This includes the following highways... Interstate 43 near mile marker 61.”
- Wind 50 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 841 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over eastern Milwaukee, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Whitefish Bay, Glendale, Shorewood, Marquette University, UW- Milwaukee, Mitchell Park Domes, Maier Festival Park, and AmFam Field.”
“At 746 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mukwonago to 17 miles east of Wind Point. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. A few gusts to 55 mph possible near Lake Michigan. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH. A few gusts to 55 MPH possible near Lake Michigan. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph may occur along the Lake Michigan shoreline. WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph may occur along the Lake Michigan shoreline. WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Milwaukee County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Milwaukee County, WI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 41 severe weather events in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County recently?
Yes — 14 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 Milwaukee 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.