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Hail history for Big Lake, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Big Lake on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Big Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Becker 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Big Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Big Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Big Lake
Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Big Lake
May 25, 2008 · 3.5 in · Monticello (5 mi from Big Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread damage to houses and vehicles.Jul 14, 2024 · 3.5 in · Monticello (3 mi from Big Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Additionally sent in a photo with hail size measurement.Aug 24, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · New Market (4 mi from Big Lake)
May 10, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Albertville (8 mi from Big Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell at the intersection of County Roads 1 and 32.Jul 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Monticello (3 mi from Big Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of baseball size hail occurred in the city of Monticello, Minnesota.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Big Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF1 | Orrock 7 mi from Big Lake |
| May 1, 2012 | EF0 | Enfield 8 mi from Big Lake |
| Jul 19, 2008 | EF0 | Becker 6 mi from Big Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Big Lake
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Big Lake since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 11, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Albertville, Elk River 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Becker 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | St Michael 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Albertville 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Zimmerman 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 62 mph, estimated | St Michael, Albertville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Elk River 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Orrock 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 83 mph, estimated | Buffalo Muni Airport, Becker, St Michael 7 wind reports |
| May 11, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Elk River 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 Big Lake; 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 Big Lake.
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