Portage 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 Portage County, Wisconsin recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 41 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 53 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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.
Portage County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Portage County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Portage 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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 18 miles south of Wisconsin Rapids to 8 miles southwest of Amherst, or extending from 18 miles south of Wisconsin Rapids to 14 miles southeast of Stevens Point, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.”
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1139 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 12 miles southwest of Neopit to 5 miles northwest of Bevent, or extending from 17 miles west of Shawano to 14 miles southeast of Wausau, moving southeast at 60 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.”
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 210 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stevens Point, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Stevens Point and Whiting around 210 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 905 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from over Plainfield to 32 miles southwest of Spencer, or extending from 12 miles northwest of Wautoma to 44 miles west of Wisconsin Rapids, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 414 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms from 10 miles east of Marshfield and northwest Waupaca County and across eastern Marathon, western Shawano, and western Menominee counties, moving northeast at 35 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.”
“At 929 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms near Stevens Point, moving east at 35 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. The strong thunderstorms will be near... Whiting around 930 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 327 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Wisconsin Rapids, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Wisconsin Rapids around 330 PM CDT.”
“At 700 PM CDT, Trained spotters reported a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Whiting, or 9 miles southeast of Stevens Point, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Amherst around 715 PM CDT. Chain O' Lakes-King, Hartman Creek State Park and Waupaca around 725 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1044 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rib Mountain to near Mosinee to 11 miles northwest of Stevens Point to near Wisconsin Rapids to 6 miles southwest of New Rome. Movement was northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.”
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 858 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Keshena to over Whiting, or extending from 6 miles north of Shawano to over Stevens Point, moving east at 30 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.”
“At 828 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles east of Wittenberg to near Pittsville, or extending from 19 miles west of Shawano to 12 miles west of Wisconsin Rapids, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Polonia SPC verified report
Friday, June 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 711 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Wittenberg to 6 miles west of Wisconsin Rapids. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”
“At 645 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Neillsville, moving east at 35 mph. Other clusters of thunderstorms were impacting much of southern and eastern Marathon county. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Marshfield, or 14 miles north of Wisconsin Rapids, moving south at 25 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.”
- Hail 0.88" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 3 W Plover SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1133 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Plainfield, or 14 miles southeast of Wisconsin Rapids, 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...”
“At 1059 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Medford to 6 miles east of Colby to 6 miles southeast of Marshfield to near Pittsville to near New Rome. Movement was northeast at 50 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1248 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking the back edge of a line of showers, al..ong a line extending from near Babcock to 7 miles northeast of Necedah to near Fall River. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Once the rain comes to an end, a strong burst of wind up to 50-55 mph will be possible for up to 30 minutes before diminishing. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50-55 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 10 miles northeast of Pittsville, or 12 miles northwest of Wisconsin Rapids, moving northeast at 35 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 626 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mosinee to 12 miles north of Wisconsin Rapids to Babcock. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 700 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Mosinee, or 15 miles northwest of Stevens Point, moving northeast 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. The strong thunderstorm will be near...”
“At 633 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 9 miles north of Wisconsin Rapids, moving northeast at 45 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. The strong thunderstorms will be near... Wisconsin Rapids around 635 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“At 736 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Bevent, or 18 miles northeast of Stevens Point, moving east at 40 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. Locations impacted include...”
“At 416 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Stevens Point, moving northeast at 20 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. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Stevens Point and Whiting around 420 PM CDT.”
- Hail 1" Ellis SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“Hailing at the time of the report. (GRB)”
“At 234 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Wautoma, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Chain O' Lakes-King around 245 AM CDT. Waupaca around 250 AM CDT.”
- Hail 1" Plover SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Southerly winds will gust 40 to 50 mph through early this evening from central to east-central WI, and also near the lakeshore. Expect the winds to diminish after 6 or 7 PM. These strong gusts will make driving high profile vehicles difficult, especially along west to east oriented roads. The strong winds may also break smaller tree limbs and blow around any unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Hartman Creek State Park to near Menasha to 8 miles southeast of Two Creeks. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail and brief torrential rainfall. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 745 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 7 miles south of New Rome, or 12 miles northwest of Friendship, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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.”
“At 809 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Plainfield, or 11 miles northwest of Wautoma, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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... Napowan Scout Camp around 830 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1018 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of Marshfield to near Mosinee to 6 miles southwest of Bevent. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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.”
- Hail 0.75" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee, Outagamie, and Waupaca Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee, Outagamie, and Waupaca Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee, Outagamie, and Waupaca Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portage, Waushara, Wood, Calumet, Manitowoc, Winnebago, Brown, Kewaunee, Outagamie, and Waupaca Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM 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 Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Due to increased confidence across parts of Door County, especially northern Door County, for wind gusts of 50 mph or greater and, subsequently, the expectation of visibility to be reduced to less than 1/4 of a mile for several hours, have upgraded Door County to a Blizzard Warning. WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.”
- Wind 50 mph Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 19, 2025
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 652 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Wazeecha, or 9 miles southeast of Wisconsin Rapids, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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...”
“At 645 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plainfield, or 11 miles northwest of Wautoma, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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... Plainfield around 650 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.25" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Portage County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Portage County, WI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 53 severe weather events in Portage 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 Portage County recently?
Yes — 41 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 Portage 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.