Hail History

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Hail history for Granite Falls, MN

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 20, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 20, 2026
Ane haili ijiin 200622
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon12
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles42

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Granite Falls on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Granite Falls

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 20, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Hanley Falls
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Granite Falls		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Granite Falls meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Granite Falls

Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).

JanFebMar3Apr1May7Jun5Jul3Aug3SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Granite Falls

Jul 24, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granite Falls (8 mi from Granite Falls)

Jun 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hazel Run (9 mi from Granite Falls)

Aug 20, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanley Falls (8 mi from Granite Falls)

Sep 5, 2020 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Sacred Heart (10 mi from Granite Falls)

Jul 13, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Maynard (10 mi from Granite Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Granite Falls

DateRatingWherePath
May 6, 2023EF0Minnesota Falls
4 mi from Granite Falls		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014EF0Maynard
9 mi from Granite Falls		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Granite Falls

42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Granite Falls since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Aug 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202564 mph, a measuredGranite Falls Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202579 mph, a measuredHanley Falls, Granite Falls Airport, Clarkfield
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202564 mph, a measuredHanley Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202460 mph, a estimatGranite Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202263 mph, a measuredGranite Falls Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202258 mph, a measuredGranite Falls Airport, Granite Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202264 mph, a estimatHanley Falls, Wegdahl, Granite Falls
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202270 mph, a estimatGranite Falls, Hanley Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202069 mph, a measuredHazel Run, Granite Falls, Minnesota Falls
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 201766 mph, a measuredGranite Falls Airport, Sacred Heart
2 wind reports		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 Granite 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.

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 Granite Falls.

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