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Hail history for Baxter, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Baxter on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 23, 2022. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Baxter
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Brainerd 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Baxter |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lennox, Motley 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Baxter |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Weiland Field Bra, Brainerd, Baxter 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Baxter |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Baxter by year
When hail season peaks near Baxter
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Baxter
Aug 12, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Camp Ripley (8 mi from Baxter)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail fell in Camp Ripley during the evening of Wednesday, August 12th. The next morning, golf ball size hail was still in the ditches where the large hail fell the night before.Jun 23, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Shepard (9 mi from Baxter)
Aug 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brainerd (9 mi from Baxter)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail covered the ground. A six-inch diameter oak tree was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.Jul 14, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pillager (6 mi from Baxter)
Aug 26, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brainerd (5 mi from Baxter)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Baxter
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | EF1 | Lake Hubert 7 mi from Baxter |
| Jun 16, 2025 | EF1 | Lake Hubert 9 mi from Baxter |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Baxter
99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Baxter since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 4, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Merrifield, Brainerd 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Brainerd 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Weiland Field Bra, Gull Lake 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Gull Lake 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Brainerd 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Weiland Field Bra, Brainerd, Woodrow 3 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Weiland Field Bra 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Baxter 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Brainerd, Baxter, Barrows 9 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 68 mph, measured | Weiland Field Bra, Lake Hubert, Brainerd 4 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 Baxter; 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 Baxter.
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