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Hail history for Chippewa County, MN
54 hail reports in Chippewa County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 25, 2010.
Cities in Chippewa County
Recent hail in Chippewa County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Clara City 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Chippewa County by year
When hail season peaks in Chippewa County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Chippewa County
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Chippewa County since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 16, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Montevideo 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 72 mph, a estimat | Milan, Watson 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 81 mph, a estimat | Gluek 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 60 mph, a measured | Clara City 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, a estimat | Wegdahl 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Granite Falls, Montevideo, Gluek 5 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 69 mph, a estimat | Granite Falls 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 63 mph, a measured | Clara City 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2018 | 60 mph, a estimat | Montevideo 1 wind report |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 64 mph, a estimat | Watson 1 wind report |
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 Chippewa County; 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).