July 27, 2026: NOAA's SPC logged 5 hail reports around Kenosha, from Kenosha and Racine counties, between 16:28 and 17:39 UTC. Nearest to Kenosha was a report 1.1 miles out (1 NW Kenosha). The largest stone measured 1.25 in. at 4 NE Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County.
The first Kenosha report is stamped 16:28 UTC: 1.00-inch hail at Browns Lake (21.8 mi west-northwest). The last is 17:39 UTC: 1.00-inch hail at 2 SW Kenosha (1.2 mi southwest).
The farthest report from the center is Browns Lake (21.8 mi west-northwest): 1.00-inch hail, 20.7 miles beyond the nearest one.
Sizes on Jul 27 run from 1.00 in. at Browns Lake to 1.25 in. at 4 NE Pleasant Prairie around 17:29 UTC.
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 3 | 1.25″ |
| Within 10 miles | 3 | 1.25″ |
| Within 25 miles | 5 | 1.25″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:29 | 1.25″ | 4 NE Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County | 4.4 mi |
| 16:28 | 1.00″ | Browns Lake, Racine County | 21.8 mi |
| 16:36 | 1.00″ | Eagle Lake, Racine County | 17.7 mi |
| 17:36 | 1.00″ | 1 NW Kenosha, Kenosha County | 1.1 mi |
| 17:39 | 1.00″ | 2 SW Kenosha, Kenosha County | 1.2 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.25 in. hail on July 27, 2026 means for a Kenosha roof
5 of the 5 sized Kenosha reports reached 1 in. The 1.25 in. stone at 4 NE Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on July 27, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Kenosha.
How the storm moved through the area
| Hour (UTC) | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 2 | 1.00″ |
| 17:00 | 3 | 1.25″ |
| County | Reports | Largest hail | Closest to city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 3 | 1.25″ | 1.1 mi |
| Racine | 2 | 1.00″ | 17.7 mi |
How this day compares with other hail days
Kenosha has 2 hail days in our NOAA log; by largest hailstone, July 27, 2026 ranks #1 of them. Logged days closest in time to July 27, 2026:
- August 9: 1 report, largest 1.00″
The same storm in nearby cities
July 27: 6 cities in 4 states drew SPC hail reports. Racine, WI lies closest to Kenosha, 10 miles north-northeast, with 1 report, largest 1.00 in. Biggest stone outside Kenosha within 220 miles: 3.00 in. at Joliet, IL, 74 miles south.
| City | Distance | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 10 mi north-northeast | 1 | 1.00″ |
| Joliet, IL | 74 mi south | 39 | 3.00″ |
| Appleton, WI | 120 mi north-northwest | 1 | 1.00″ |
| Lafayette, IN | 158 mi south-southeast | 1 | 1.25″ |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 209 mi east | 1 | 1.00″ |
5 nearest to Kenosha, within 220 miles; each link opens that city’s list for July 27, 2026.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Kenosha storm
Kenosha: that storm was 90 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Kenosha the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Mon, Aug 3) are already behind us.
Claim deadlines for Kenosha, WI. Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
July 27 against the Kenosha County July record
Kenosha's July 27 log shows 1.25 in. hail. The record July in Kenosha County since 2014 is 2017, with 1 reports and a largest stone of 1.00 in.
Hail history near Kenosha: not the first
Kenosha’s county has logged 15 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
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What the sizes reported on July 27, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Kenosha's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 5 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Kenosha County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 1 hail reports for Kenosha County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.00 in. That is more than 0 of the 5 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2025 with 6 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Kenosha County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 1.00″ |
| 2018 | 2 | 2.90″ |
| 2023 | 1 | 0.75″ |
| 2024 | 2 | 1.00″ |
| 2025 | 6 | 2.00″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 1 | 1.00″ |
This date among 2026's matched hail days
In 2026 the feed holds 2 matched hail days for Kenosha. Ranked by largest stone, then report count, July 27, 2026 is #1 of them.
| Date | City | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27 | Kenosha | 5 | 1.25″ |
| Aug 9 | Kenosha | 1 | 1.00″ |
Ranked by largest stone, then by report count. Only dates the SPC feed matched to a covered city are counted.
The week after July 27, 2026
After Mon, Jul 27, the feed logged 1 hail report on 1 of the next 7 days in Kenosha and the cities within 100 miles. The first came on Tue, Jul 28.
| Day | Reports in Kenosha | Other cities within 100 miles | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 28 | 0 | 1 city, 1 report | 2.00″ |
Questions about this storm
Kenosha, July 27, 2026: how big was the hail?
At 4 NE Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, the largest SPC report was 1.25 in.
Kenosha, July 27, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 1.1 miles from the city center and the farthest 21.8 miles. Within 10 miles: 3 of 5 reports.
Kenosha, July 27, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 16:28 to 17:39 UTC, a window of 71 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Kenosha, July 27, 2026: was this the worst hail day on record?
Kenosha has 2 logged hail days; July 27, 2026 ranks #1 for Kenosha, at 1.25 in. The best other day reached 1.00 in.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
Did the same storm hit towns near Kenosha on July 27, 2026?
The feed shows hail reports that day in Racine, WI (10 miles north-northeast, 1 report, up to 1.00 in.); Joliet, IL (74 miles south, 39 reports, up to 3.00 in.); Appleton, WI (120 miles north-northwest, 1 report, up to 1.00 in.).
What did the feed log near Kenosha in the week after July 27, 2026?
After Mon, Jul 27, the feed logged 1 hail report on 1 of the next 7 days in Kenosha and the cities within 100 miles. The first came on Tue, Jul 28.
Was 2026 a busy hail year in Kenosha County?
NOAA's county table already holds 1 hail reports for Kenosha County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.00 in. That is more than 0 of the 5 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2025 with 6 reports.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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