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Hail history for Monticello, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Monticello on 49 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 Monticello
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Silver Creek 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Monticello |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Becker 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Monticello |
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May 25, 2008 · 3.50 in · Monticello (2 mi from Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread damage to houses and vehicles.Jul 14, 2024 · 3.50 in · Monticello (2 mi from Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): Additionally sent in a photo with hail size measurement.Aug 24, 2006 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · New Market (1 mi from Monticello)
May 10, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Albertville (8 mi from Monticello)
Jul 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Monticello (0 mi from Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of baseball size hail occurred in the city of Monticello, Minnesota.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Monticello
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF1 | Orrock 10 mi from Monticello |
| May 1, 2012 | EF0 | Enfield 6 mi from Monticello |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | Buffalo 8 mi from Monticello |
| Jul 19, 2008 | EF0 | Becker 5 mi from Monticello |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Monticello
69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Monticello since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 11, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 69 mph, a estimat | Albertville, Elk River 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Becker 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | St Michael, Buffalo Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 64 mph, a estimat | Albertville 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 62 mph, a estimat | St Michael, Albertville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Elk River 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Buffalo Muni Airport, Maple Lake Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Orrock 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 55 mph, a estimat | Buffalo Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 83 mph, a estimat | Buffalo Muni Airport, Maple Lake Muni Airport, Becker 5 wind reports |
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 Monticello; 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.
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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 Monticello.
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