Hail History

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Hail history for International Falls, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 29, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 19, 2016
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles17

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of International Falls on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 19, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near International Falls

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 29, 20261 in
quarter		Intl. Falls Airport
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from International Falls		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near International Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near International Falls

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (2).

JanFeb1MarApr2May4Jun2JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near International Falls

Jun 19, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Pelland (9 mi from International Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Most of the hail stones were 1.75 inches in diameter, but there were several up 2 inches in diameter.

Sep 21, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Ranier (4 mi from International Falls)

May 29, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Ranier (3 mi from International Falls)

Jun 29, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Intl. Falls Airport (2 mi from International Falls)

Jul 25, 2013 · 0.88 in (nickel) · International Falls (1 mi from International Falls)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near International Falls

17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of International Falls since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 4, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 3, 202651 mph, measuredInternational Falls, Island View
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202578 mph, measuredIntl. Falls Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202260 mph, estimatedInternational Falls, Intl. Falls Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202258 mph, estimatedInternational Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202160 mph, estimatedIntl. Falls Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 201858 mph, estimatedIntl. Falls Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 201670 mph, estimatedInternational Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 201470 mph, estimatedPelland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 201481 mph, estimatedIntl. Falls Airport, International Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 201160 mph, estimatedSouth Intl. Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near International Falls; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of International Falls.

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