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Hail history for Barnesville, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barnesville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Barnesville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Barnesville 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Barnesville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Barnesville by year
When hail season peaks near Barnesville
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Barnesville
Jul 13, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Downer (9 mi from Barnesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Property damage with multiple hail pictures suggesting 3 inches or larger possible, based on visual estimates.Jul 4, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Downer (6 mi from Barnesville)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail was described as being the size and shape of pears. Wind and wind driven hail completely flattened nearby crops in elkton township.Jul 17, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lawndale (7 mi from Barnesville)
Jul 12, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Barnesville (5 mi from Barnesville)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail ranged from dime to golfball size.Sep 4, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Barnesville (0 mi from Barnesville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barnesville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF0 | Downer 7 mi from Barnesville |
| Jun 25, 2013 | EF0 | Barnesville 0 mi from Barnesville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barnesville
29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barnesville since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 11, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Barnesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lawndale 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Lawndale 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Barnesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | Barnesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 67 mph, measured | Barnesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Baker 2 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 63 mph, measured | Lawndale 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Barnesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Barnesville 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.
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 Barnesville; 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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22 hail days
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 Barnesville.
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