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Hail history for Breckenridge, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Breckenridge on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 6, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Breckenridge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Wahpeton Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Breckenridge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Breckenridge by year
When hail season peaks near Breckenridge
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Breckenridge
Aug 6, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dwight (5 mi from Breckenridge)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail and damaging winds to 70 mph produced widespread tree and crop damage across central Dwight-West Township. In the town of Dwight, a few large trees were snapped at the base while large tree branches were broken off throughout the town.Aug 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Doran (9 mi from Breckenridge)
Jul 17, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Breckenridge (1 mi from Breckenridge)
Jun 20, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Keystone (10 mi from Breckenridge)
Aug 14, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodhull (8 mi from Breckenridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Breckenridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2019 | EF0 | Mathews 8 mi from Breckenridge |
| Jul 9, 2019 | EF1 | Breckenridge 3 mi from Breckenridge |
| Jun 21, 2017 | EF0 | Breckenridge 6 mi from Breckenridge |
| Jul 12, 2015 | EF0 | Doran 7 mi from Breckenridge |
| Apr 21, 2012 | EF0 | Kent 8 mi from Breckenridge |
| Jul 15, 2011 | EF1 | Breckenridge 3 mi from Breckenridge |
| Aug 7, 2010 | EF4 | Doran 9 mi from Breckenridge |
| Jun 17, 2009 | EF0 | Doran 9 mi from Breckenridge |
| Jul 10, 2008 | EF0 | Wahpeton 1 mi from Breckenridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Breckenridge
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Breckenridge since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on May 3, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Breckenridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 82 mph, measured | Wahpeton Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wahpeton 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 66 mph, measured | Wahpeton Airport 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Woodhull 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Breckenridge, Wahpeton Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Wahpeton, Breckenridge, Fairview Jct 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Wahpeton, Breckenridge 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Wahpeton Airport, Everdell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Breckenridge, Wahpeton 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 Breckenridge; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Breckenridge.
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