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Hail history for Benson, MN

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 5, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Aug 28, 2021

Ane haili ijiin 200610

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon7

Tornado ijiin 10 mile9

Wind reports within 10 miles28

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benson on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 28, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Benson

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jun 5, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	De Graff 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Benson	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Benson meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Benson

Of 10 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (3).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Benson

Aug 28, 2021 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Danvers (7 mi from Benson)

Jul 9, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benson (2 mi from Benson)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail occurred north, and through the city of Benson. The largest hail stone was golf ball size.

Jun 5, 2026 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · De Graff (6 mi from Benson)

Sep 16, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Benson (1 mi from Benson)

Aug 15, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Benson Airport (5 mi from Benson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benson

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 15, 2025	EF0	Danvers 10 mi from Benson	0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 15, 2025	EF1	Benson 3 mi from Benson	2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 20, 2017	EF1	Murdock 10 mi from Benson	10.7 mi long, 550 yd wide
May 16, 2015	EF0	Benson Airport 8 mi from Benson	0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 16, 2015	EF0	Danvers 6 mi from Benson	2.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014	EF0	Danvers 7 mi from Benson	0.9 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014	EF0	Benson Airport 4 mi from Benson	4.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014	EF0	Benson 2 mi from Benson	0.7 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 14, 2009	EF2	Swift Falls 8 mi from Benson	4.1 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benson

28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benson since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 21, 2013.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jun 10, 2026	72 mph, a estimat	Danvers, Benson, Benson Airport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 2022	67 mph, a measured	Benson 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 2022	70 mph, a estimat	Benson, Gilchrist 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 2021	78 mph, a measured	Benson Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 2020	84 mph, a measured	Benson Airport, Benson 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 2020	60 mph, a estimat	De Graff 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2018	67 mph, a measured	Benson 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 2017	75 mph, a estimat	Swift Falls 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 2015	61 mph, a measured	Benson Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 2015	60 mph, a estimat	Danvers 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 Benson; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Benson.

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