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Hail history for Benton County, MN
61 hail reports in Benton County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 1, 2011.
Cities in Benton County
Recent hail in Benton County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | St. Cloud 2 hail reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | St. Cloud 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Benton County by year
When hail season peaks in Benton County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Benton County
27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Benton County since 2006, on 17 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 13, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Rice 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Sauk Rapids, Ronneby 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Rice 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 64 mph, measured | Rice 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Watab 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 64 mph, estimated | Popple Creek, Gilman, Brennyville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 60 mph, estimated | Foley 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2012 | 64 mph, measured | Parent 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2011 | 64 mph, estimated | Sauk Rapids, Glendorado 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 60 mph, estimated | Oak Park 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 Benton County; 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).