Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Washburn County, Wisconsin recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 6 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 4 high-wind reports with gusts up to 68 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 17, 2026 wind event (68 mph) near 8 WNW Minong. 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 Washburn County
Current radar over the Washburn 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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Hail1"2 SW StanberrySPC verified report
Friday, April 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Mesonet station MRZW3 Minong RAWS. Time of wind gust estimated from radar. (DLH)”
SPC verified report · 8 WNW Minong
“Trees snapped around six feet above the ground between Earl and Springbrook via photos relayed to NWS. Time estimated from radar. (DLH)”
SPC verified report · 1 ENE Earl
Wind68 mph8 WNW MinongSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 ENE EarlSPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Washburn County, WI?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 6 severe weather events in Washburn County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Washburn County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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