Educational reports on Wisconsin’s climate and historic weather from Assistant State Climatologist, Dr. Edward Hopkins (aka Dr. Data)!
Ed has deep ties to weather and climate education and research in Wisconsin, having taught meteorology courses at the University of Wisconsin—Madison and contributing to the State Climatology Office for over 20 years. He co-authored Wisconsin’s Weather and Climate with Professor Joseph M. Moran of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Ed’s professional interest is in Wisconsin’s climate, climatic change, and science education.
His nickname, Dr. Data, comes from his encyclopedic knowledge of historical weather and climate events over the last 200 years.
Do you have a niche question about Wisconsin weather? More often than not, Dr. Data will have your answer!
Highlighting Wisconsin’s Hail History
Severe thunderstorms traveled across Wisconsin on May 15, 2025, accompanied by tornadoes, strong straight-line thunderstorm winds, and large and potentially damaging hail. Several reports of softball-sized hail with diameters approaching four inches fell near Altoona …
June 13, 2025
Questions or topic ideas can be sent to Ed by email(ejhopkins@wisc.edu) or by phone (608-263-2374).