HailEvidence → Chief Lake, WI → 2026-04-17
Did it hail in Chief Lake, WI on April 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Chief Lake, WI on April 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Chief Lake on 2026-04-17
Distances are from the Chief Lake city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 22:01 UTC | 4 NNE Stone Lake, Sawyer | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.9 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 20:35 UTC | Hayward, Sawyer | SPC · preliminary |
8.8 mi, hail: “Largest hail was half-dollar size with lots of smaller hail. (DLH)”
8.9 mi, wind: “Hayward Laundry on Dakota Ave had its roof torn off by the wind. No injuries reported. (DLH)”
Was your property hit on 2026-04-17?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Chief Lake hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12