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Hail history for Sandstone, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sandstone on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jun 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Sandstone
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Askov 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Sandstone |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Finlayson 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Sandstone |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Sandstone meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sandstone
Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (7) and May (4).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sandstone
Jun 12, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Finlayson (6 mi from Sandstone)
Jul 12, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hinckley (9 mi from Sandstone)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail fell at Grand National Golf Course.Jul 15, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Finlayson (5 mi from Sandstone)
Jun 10, 2026 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Askov (6 mi from Sandstone)
Oct 12, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Askov (6 mi from Sandstone)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sandstone
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Hinckley 9 mi from Sandstone |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sandstone
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sandstone since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 5, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Groningen 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Finlayson, Askov 3 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 69 mph, a estimat | Hinckley, Cloverdale, Groningen 6 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Groningen, Finlayson, Sandstone 5 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 62 mph, a measured | Hinckley 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Askov 3 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 58 mph, a estimat | Sandstone 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 64 mph, a estimat | Hinckley 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sandstone 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 70 mph, a estimat | Groningen, Friesland 2 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 Sandstone; 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 Sandstone.
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