Racine County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Racine County, Wisconsin has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 4 tornado reports among 58 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 21 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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.
Racine County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Racine County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Racine 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.
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1208 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Racine, moving east at 15 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1237 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Browns Lake, or 9 miles northwest of Paddock Lake, moving east at 20 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 0.88" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Walworth, or near Harvard, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Paddock Lake, moving east 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... Kenosha, Racine, Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Prairie, Sturtevant, Paddock Lake, Salem, Bristol, Paris, Somers, and Elmwood Park.”
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 1009 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Palmyra, or 8 miles west of East Troy, 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Delayed report: Via social media large tree snapped toward base of trunk on property. (MKX)”
- Hail 1" Waterford SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Silver Lake SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sturtevant, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, funnel clouds, 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...”
“At 436 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Union Grove, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Funnel clouds, wind gusts up to 40-45 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 0.5" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Several tree limbs down a half foot or less in diameter. (MKX)”
“Trees and powerlines down. Time estimated from radar. (MKX)”
- Wind 65 mph 2 SSE Eagle Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Elmwood Park SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Burlington 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 Racine 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 Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Big Bend to near Potter Lake to near East Troy. Movement was east at 40 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 Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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 Racine 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" Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 1242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Waterford North, or near Wind Lake, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (MKX)”
- Hail 0.88" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 2 SE Elmwood Park SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 SE Wind Lake SPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 842 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wind Point to near Antioch. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“NWS Damage Survey reported EF-0 Tornado... estimated peak winds of 80 mph. Began on west side of US-45 in northern Racine Co near North Cape and tracked northeast to 7 (MKX)”
“NWS Damage Survey concludes an EF-0 tornado occurred with estimated peak winds of 70 mph and a path width of 70 yards. This tornado began at the intersection of Wiscons (MKX)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 ESE Wind Lake SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 WNW Waterford North SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Caledonia SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 325 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bohners Lake to Wheatland to Lake Catherine. Movement was 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. Locations impacted include...”
“At 912 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wind Point to near Sturtevant to Lake Catherine. 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 0.5" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 212 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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“EF0 tornado developed near the intersection of Plank Rd. and County Highway J and traveled 3.9 miles ending near Plank Rd. just east of South Cox Rd. Maximum estimated (MKX)”
“NWS Damage Survey: EF-1 Tornado... estimated peak winds of 100mph. Started NW of Waterford down and went through the north side of Waterford. (MKX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SE Rochester SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 SE Potter Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 W Waterford North SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Burlington 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" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", 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.”
“TEMPORARY PERIOD OF STRONG GUSTS... On the back side of showers pushing through to the south and east we are seeing some gusts upwards of 50 mph. For the next few hours we may see this continue with 40-50 mph gusts possible.”
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1101 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Racine, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Racine, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Wind Point, Caledonia, Elmwood Park, North Bay, and Franksville. This includes Interstate 41/94 between mile markers 326 and 329.”
- Hail 0.5" Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 820 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Darien to near Capron. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“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 0.5" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Trained Spotter reports half to one inch sized hail. (MKX)”
- Hail 1" 2 N Elmwood Park SPC verified report
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 Racine 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 Racine County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Racine 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 Racine County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Racine County, WI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 58 severe weather events in Racine 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 Racine County recently?
Yes — 21 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 Racine 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.