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Hail history for Bemidji, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bemidji on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 4, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Bemidji
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bemidji 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Bemidji |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Bemidji, Turtle River 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bemidji |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wilton 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Bemidji |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bemidji by year
When hail season peaks near Bemidji
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Bemidji
Jun 4, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Farris (9 mi from Bemidji)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball to tennis ball sized hail fell.Jun 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bemidji (5 mi from Bemidji)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell for about four minutes from 6:00 PM to 6:04 PM.Aug 25, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lavinia (5 mi from Bemidji)
Jun 24, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bemidji (1 mi from Bemidji)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail in Bemidji, relayed by Emergency Manager.Aug 19, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bemidji (1 mi from Bemidji)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bemidji
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2018 | EF1 | Bemidji 1 mi from Bemidji |
| Jul 22, 2010 | EF0 | Bemidji 6 mi from Bemidji |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bemidji
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bemidji since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 106 mph on Jun 21, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | damage reported | Bemidji 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 106 mph, measured | Bemidji Airport, Bemidji 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Bemidji, Bemidji Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Bemidji Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Farris 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Scribner 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bemidji 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Lavinia, Bemidji 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Birchmont 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Nary, Bemidji, Turtle River 3 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 Bemidji; 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.
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 Bemidji.
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