Hail History

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Hail history for Cokato, MN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 9, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJul 1, 2011
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles38

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cokato on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jul 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in August and June.

Recent hail near Cokato

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 9, 20251 in
quarter		Cokato, Dassel
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Cokato		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Howard Lake, Dassel, Cokato
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Cokato		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 Cokato by year

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When hail season peaks near Cokato

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and June (6).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr5May6Jun6Jul6Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cokato

Jul 1, 2011 · 4.25 in · Casey (9 mi from Cokato)

National Weather Service description (English): In addition, a driver was injured when hail the size of a baseball hit his vehicle's windshield.

Aug 11, 2023 · 3.75 in · Dassel (8 mi from Cokato)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo of hail next to a ruler measured 3.75 inches with the largest stone near Hwy 15. There was damage to the siding on the west side of the house.

Jun 9, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Howard Lake (9 mi from Cokato)

National Weather Service description (English): A large swath of hail occurred in southern Wright County between Howard Lake and Watertown. The largest hail stone was measured at 2.5 inches (tennis ball) between Montrose and Watertown along Highway 25.

Jul 17, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Highland (7 mi from Cokato)

National Weather Service description (English): Several trained spotters reported numerous dime, up to hen egg size hail from north of Howard Lake, southeast to north of Montrose, Minnesota.

Jun 20, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · French Lake (9 mi from Cokato)

National Weather Service description (English): A ten mile long and two mile wide swath of hail caused significant crop damage, broke windows, and dented siding and vehicles. At Mud Lake, 3 miles southeast of French Lake, the hail got progressively larger, reaching golf ball size just before it ended.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cokato

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 2, 2019EF1Howard Lake
4 mi from Cokato		1.0 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF0Winsted Airport
9 mi from Cokato		0.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 11, 2008EF0Dassel
5 mi from Cokato		0.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 11, 2008EF0Knapp
5 mi from Cokato		2.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cokato

38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cokato since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 11, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202562 mph, measuredCokato
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202569 mph, estimatedHoward Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedHoward Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202458 mph, estimatedDassel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202460 mph, estimatedAlbion Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202358 mph, estimatedFrench Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202358 mph, estimatedCokato
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202368 mph, measuredHoward Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202264 mph, estimatedCokato
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202264 mph, estimatedDassel, Cokato, Howard Lake
3 wind reports		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 Cokato; 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 Cokato.

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