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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in La Crosse County, WI
Omega Exteriors serves La Crosse County, Wisconsin, from its Eau Claire office, about 65 miles from the center of the county. La Crosse County has 120,262 residents in 50,543 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Eau Claire office at (715) 716-7137 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in La Crosse County
The 2 La Crosse County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In La Crosse County we serve 2 cities and communities: Holmen and Mindoro.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmen | 4,632 | 54636, 54650 | 153 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (59 mi) |
| Mindoro | 108 | 54644 | 86 within 10 mi | Eau Claire (58 mi) |
Housing
Homes in La Crosse County
Housing figures for La Crosse County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
La Crosse County has 53,234 housing units, and 60% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 6% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 4% of the housing units.
The median home in La Crosse County was built in 1978. 53% of homes in La Crosse County were built before 1980, and 22% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1939 or earlier, with 8,718 homes.
62% of occupied homes in La Crosse County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in La Crosse County is valued at $243,200. Among occupied homes in La Crosse County, 61% heat with utility gas, 28% with electricity, 7% with bottled or tank gas, 2% with fuel oil and 1% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 378 | 1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5,027 | 9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6,052 | 11% |
| 1990–1999 | 8,034 | 15% |
| 1980–1989 | 5,265 | 10% |
| 1970–1979 | 8,053 | 15% |
| 1960–1969 | 4,227 | 8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4,947 | 9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2,533 | 5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8,718 | 16% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in La Crosse County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in La Crosse County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 63 hail events, 96 thunderstorm-wind events and 4 tornadoes in La Crosse County from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 4 inches on July 28, 2023, near Bangor. 22 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in La Crosse County was on September 21, 2024: 2 in hail near Holmen. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in La Crosse County was on July 28, 2025, near French Island. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in La Crosse County in that period was 75 mph. The busiest year was 2023, with 24 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
La Crosse County storm events by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2023 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 4 in |
| 2022 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2021 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2020 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 2.5 in |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0.75 in |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.75 in |
| 2017 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2016 | 0 | 14 | 0 | — |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in La Crosse County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | 58 mph wind | French Island |
| July 28, 2025 | 66 mph wind | French Island |
| July 28, 2025 | 63 mph wind | La Crosse |
| June 25, 2025 | EF1 tornado | St. Joseph |
| June 25, 2025 | EF0 tornado | St. Joseph |
| September 21, 2024 | 2 in hail | Holmen |
| July 13, 2024 | 69 mph wind | Onalaska |
| July 13, 2024 | 69 mph wind | Onalaska |
| July 13, 2024 | 66 mph wind | French Island |
| July 13, 2024 | 1 in hail | Holmen |
| July 13, 2024 | 0.75 in hail | Holmen |
| July 13, 2024 | 52 mph wind | Holmen |
| June 5, 2024 | 58 mph wind | French Island |
| May 21, 2024 | 63 mph wind | Onalaska |
| May 21, 2024 | 58 mph wind | La Crosse |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
La Crosse County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in La Crosse County, with the county's rank in Wisconsin.
La Crosse County scores 95.1 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 7th of 72 Wisconsin counties. La Crosse County scores 76.9 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 20th of 72 Wisconsin counties. La Crosse County scores 68 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 17th of 72 Wisconsin counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in La Crosse County is for cold wave, at 96.8 of 100.
La Crosse County averages 39.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in La Crosse County is 45.8°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 95.1 | 7th of 72 |
| Strong wind | 76.9 | 20th of 72 |
| Tornado | 73 | 42nd of 72 |
| Winter weather | 68 | 17th of 72 |
| Ice storm | 42.5 | 30th of 72 |
| Cold wave | 96.8 | 10th of 72 |
| Lightning | 55.2 | 45th of 72 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Eau Claire office
How to reach the Eau Claire office, the nearest to the center of La Crosse County.
Our Eau Claire office is at 1231 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, about 65 miles from the center of La Crosse County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (715) 716-7137.
Questions
Questions about La Crosse County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in La Crosse County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve La Crosse County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves La Crosse County from its Eau Claire office, about 65 miles away.
Which cities in La Crosse County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 2 cities and communities there: Holmen and Mindoro.
How often does hail hit La Crosse County?
NOAA lists 63 hail events in La Crosse County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 0, 2024: 3, 2023: 16, 2022: 12, 2021: 12, 2020: 10, 2019: 1, 2018: 1, 2017: 8, 2016: 0.
When was the last recorded storm near La Crosse County?
The most recent event on record in La Crosse County is 58 mph wind on July 28, 2025, near French Island.
Have tornadoes been recorded near La Crosse County?
NOAA lists 4 tornadoes in La Crosse County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in La Crosse County?
The median home in La Crosse County was built in 1978, and 53% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does La Crosse County rate for hail and wind risk?
La Crosse County scores 95.1 of 100 for hail and 76.9 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 7th and 20th of 72 Wisconsin counties.
Which office serves La Crosse County?
Our Eau Claire office at 1231 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, about 65 miles away.
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