Hail — Portage, Wisconsin

2025-05-15 · near Kellner, Portage, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Quarter size hail fell in Wisconsin Rapids. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of an occluded front Thursday afternoon (5/15) across western Wisconsin. Storms tracked through the area during the late afternoon and early evening hours. The strongest storms produced 3 tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail up to golf ball size across central and north-central Wisconsin.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1247782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.