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Hail history for Ely, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ely on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and September.
Recent hail near Ely
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ely in the last two years.
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Of 13 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (4) and September (3).
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Jun 12, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ely Airport (1 mi from Ely)
Jun 7, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Apple Vly (2 mi from Ely)
Jul 29, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Ely Muni Airport (6 mi from Ely)
Aug 8, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Ely (1 mi from Ely)
Apr 22, 2022 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Winton (4 mi from Ely)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ely
29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ely since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 29, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Robinson, Ely, Burnside 7 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Ely 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Ely Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Robinson 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Ely Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 64 mph, a measured | Ely Muni Airport, Ely 2 wind reports |
| May 29, 2018 | 58 mph, a estimat | Ely 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 81 mph, a estimat | Sawbill Lndg, Burnside, Ely 6 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 70 mph, a estimat | Burnside 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 70 mph, a estimat | Ely Muni Airport 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.
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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Ely; 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 Ely.
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