Severe Wisconsin storms produce giant hail and wind damage

On July 27, 2026, clusters of supercell thunderstorms moved across northern and eastern Wisconsin, producing hail exceeding 2 inches and one report of 4-inch hail in Shawano County. Significant wind damage was reported across the affected region.

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Clusters of thunderstorms, including a few supercells, moved southeastward across northern into eastern Wisconsin during the morning and early afternoon. Wind damage reports were received across parts

mastodon:hachydermother64d ago kagi ↗

Clusters of thunderstorms, including a few supercells, moved southeastward across northern into eastern Wisconsin during the morning and early afternoon. Wind damage reports were received across parts of northern Wisconsin. Several reports of hailstones in excess of 2 inches were received, including a report of hail over 4 inches in diameter in Shawano County. 7/27 5 PM Update - Preliminary storm

# Wisconsin # Weather July 27, 2026 Severe Storms and Tornado Summary Several reports of hailstones in excess of 2 inches were received, including a report of hail over 4 inches in diameter in Shawano

mastodon:mstdn-socialother63d ago kagi ↗

# Wisconsin # Weather July 27, 2026 Severe Storms and Tornado Summary Several reports of hailstones in excess of 2 inches were received, including a report of hail over 4 inches in diameter in Shawano County near Gresham. 7/28 9 AM Update - Preliminary NWS storm surveys indicate EF3 damage with the tornado in the Appleton/Menasha areas.