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Hail history for Big Lake, MN

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 23, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)

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Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.50 inJul 14, 2024

Ane haili ijiin 200650

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Tornado ijiin 10 mile3

Wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Big Lake on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.50 in on Jul 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Big Lake

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Apr 23, 2026	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Becker 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Big Lake	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 50 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (14) and May (11).

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May 25, 2008 · 3.50 in · Monticello (5 mi from Big Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread damage to houses and vehicles.

Jul 14, 2024 · 3.50 in · Monticello (3 mi from Big Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Additionally sent in a photo with hail size measurement.

Aug 24, 2006 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · New Market (4 mi from Big Lake)

May 10, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Albertville (8 mi from Big Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell at the intersection of County Roads 1 and 32.

Jul 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Monticello (3 mi from Big Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of baseball size hail occurred in the city of Monticello, Minnesota.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Big Lake

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 6, 2017	EF1	Orrock 7 mi from Big Lake	8.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 1, 2012	EF0	Enfield 8 mi from Big Lake	0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 19, 2008	EF0	Becker 6 mi from Big Lake	4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Big Lake

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Big Lake since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 11, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 28, 2025	69 mph, a estimat	Albertville, Elk River 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Becker 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	St Michael 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 2024	64 mph, a estimat	Albertville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Zimmerman 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 2024	62 mph, a estimat	St Michael, Albertville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 2023	58 mph, a estimat	Elk River 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 2022	58 mph, a estimat	Orrock 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 2022	83 mph, a estimat	Buffalo Muni Airport, Becker, St Michael 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 2022	49 mph, a estimat	Elk River 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 Big Lake; 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 Big Lake.

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