Hail in Fond du Lac County, WI
Fond du Lac County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 16 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Fond du Lac County since 2026, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 27, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 4, 2026.
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About Fond du Lac County, WI
Fond du Lac County sits at the southern tip of Lake Winnebago in east-central Wisconsin, in a landscape of dairy farms and gently rolling glacial terrain. Late-spring storms riding cold fronts can intensify here, and the stronger cells occasionally drop sizable hail up to golf ball size. The Milwaukee (KMKX) radar sits about 54 miles to the south, distant enough that its lowest scans tend to sample the upper part of approaching storms.
The hail record for Fond du Lac County, WI
Fond du Lac County is the kind of place where homeowners tend to know a roofer by name.
Fond du Lac County's hail isn't confined to one stretch of the calendar; it recurs from spring into summer, heaviest in July.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Fond du Lac County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 16 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Fond du Lac County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Fond du Lac County?
Fond du Lac County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Fond du Lac County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on July 27, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Fond du Lac County this year?
Fond du Lac County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Fond du Lac County in 2026?
Yes, 16 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 4, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Fond du Lac County, WI
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Fond du Lac County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.