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Spencer, WI hail history
Every figure below is from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database — the official NWS record — counting events recorded within 10 miles of the Spencer city centroid, 1950 to present.
Hail by year — last 15 years
| Year | Hail events ≤ 10 mi | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 0.75" (penny) |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 2.25" (hen egg) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 0.88" (nickel) |
| 2019 | 2 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 0.88" (nickel) |
| 2016 | 4 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2015 | 1 | 0.75" (penny) |
| 2014 | 2 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 3 | 1.00" (quarter) |
Note: the current and prior year reflect the latest NCEI compile and grow as NWS finalizes reports; same-day activity appears on this site's storm-day pages before it reaches this table.
Wind and tornado record
- 101 thunderstorm-wind events, strongest 91 mph, most recent 2024-08-26.
- 15 tornado events, most recent 2025-05-15.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Type | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-15 | Tornado | EF1 | 9.7 mi |
| 2025-05-15 | Tornado | EF2 | 7.2 mi |
| 2025-05-15 | Tornado | EF2 | 10 mi |
| 2025-03-28 | Hail | 0.75" | 7.5 mi |
| 2024-08-26 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 9.9 mi |
| 2024-08-26 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 1 mi |
| 2024-05-21 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 mph | 9.5 mi |
| 2024-05-21 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 mph | 6.5 mi |
| 2024-05-21 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 mph | 7.3 mi |
| 2024-05-21 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 3.6 mi |
2025-05-15: “This tornado touched down southeast of Loyal and tracked to the east-northeast, damaging one residence in addition to trees and powerlines before quickly dissipating.”
2025-05-15: “This strong tornado developed in fields west of Unity before tracking northeast toward Colby. As it moved through rural areas of northeastern Clark County, it damaged multiple farm outbuildings, trees, numerous power poles, and a home. NWS Storm Survey indicated EF2 damage to this home as the majori”
2025-05-15: “A tornado developed in fields west of Unity in Clark County (NWS La Crosse warning area) at 5:21 pm CDT before tracking northeast toward Colby. The tornado moved through rural areas of northeastern Clark County, damaging multiple farm outbuildings, trees, power poles, and a home before crossing High”
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