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Hail history for Columbus, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbus on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Columbus
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wyoming 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Columbus |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Circle Pines 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Columbus |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Chisago City 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Columbus |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Columbus by year
When hail season peaks near Columbus
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and August (9).
Largest hail storms near Columbus
May 25, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lino Lakes (7 mi from Columbus)
May 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Lake (3 mi from Columbus)
Jul 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Circle Pines (10 mi from Columbus)
Aug 5, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ham Lake (9 mi from Columbus)
Jul 18, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Scandia (9 mi from Columbus)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbus
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 | EF1 | Scandia 7 mi from Columbus |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF1 | Forest Lake 3 mi from Columbus |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF1 | Columbus 4 mi from Columbus |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF0 | Wyoming 3 mi from Columbus |
| Jun 21, 2013 | EF0 | Wyoming 5 mi from Columbus |
| Jul 5, 2011 | EF0 | East Bethel 7 mi from Columbus |
| May 22, 2011 | EF0 | Ham Lake 6 mi from Columbus |
| May 22, 2011 | EF0 | Forest Lake 6 mi from Columbus |
| Jul 17, 2010 | EF0 | Forest Lake 5 mi from Columbus |
| Aug 19, 2009 | EF0 | Lake Netta 7 mi from Columbus |
| May 25, 2008 | EF3 | Centerville 6 mi from Columbus |
| May 25, 2008 | EF3 | Hugo 6 mi from Columbus |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbus
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbus since 2006, on 32 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 68 mph, estimated | Centerville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Lino Lakes 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Wyoming 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Stacy 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hugo 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Circle Pines, Linwood 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Stacy 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Circle Pines 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Centerville 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Blaine 2 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 Columbus; 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 Columbus.
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