Hail History

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Hail history for Benson, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 5, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Aug 28, 2021
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles28

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benson on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 28, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Benson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 5, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		De Graff
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Benson		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Benson by year

10607208091011111213141521611718192012122232425126

When hail season peaks near Benson

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (3).

JanFebMarApr1May2Jun3Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Benson

Aug 28, 2021 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Danvers (7 mi from Benson)

Jul 9, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benson (2 mi from Benson)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail occurred north, and through the city of Benson. The largest hail stone was golf ball size.

Jun 5, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · De Graff (6 mi from Benson)

Sep 16, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Benson (1 mi from Benson)

Aug 15, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Benson Airport (5 mi from Benson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benson

DateRatingWherePath
May 15, 2025EF0Danvers
10 mi from Benson		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 15, 2025EF1Benson
3 mi from Benson		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 20, 2017EF1Murdock
10 mi from Benson		10.7 mi long, 550 yd wide
May 16, 2015EF0Benson Airport
8 mi from Benson		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 16, 2015EF0Danvers
6 mi from Benson		2.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014EF0Danvers
7 mi from Benson		0.9 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014EF0Benson Airport
4 mi from Benson		4.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014EF0Benson
2 mi from Benson		0.7 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 14, 2009EF2Swift Falls
8 mi from Benson		4.1 mi long, 350 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benson

28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benson since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 21, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202672 mph, estimatedDanvers, Benson, Benson Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202267 mph, measuredBenson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202270 mph, estimatedBenson, Gilchrist
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202178 mph, measuredBenson Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202084 mph, measuredBenson Airport, Benson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202060 mph, estimatedDe Graff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 201867 mph, measuredBenson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 201775 mph, estimatedSwift Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 201561 mph, measuredBenson Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 201560 mph, estimatedDanvers
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Benson; 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 Benson.

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