Hail History

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Hail history for Crow Wing County, MN

Last hail in the countyAug 20, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Jun 19, 2016
Hail days since 200669
Days with hail 1 inch or larger44
Tornadoes in the county6
Damaging wind reports in the county222

194 hail reports in Crow Wing County since 2006 on 69 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 19, 2016.

Cities in Crow Wing County

Recent hail in Crow Wing County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20262 in
hen egg		Cuyuna, Fifty Lakes, Mission
9 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 20260.75 in
penny		Manhattan Beach
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 20261 in
quarter		Pine Knoll
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20260.88 in
nickel		Crosby
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 20261 in
quarter		Lennox
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 20260.88 in
nickel		Merrifield
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 12, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Weiland Field Bra, Brainerd, Baxter
3 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20250.88 in
nickel		Crosby
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Pequot Lakes, Emily
5 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Crow Wing County by year

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When hail season peaks in Crow Wing County

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Damaging thunderstorm winds in Crow Wing County

222 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Crow Wing County since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 4, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 202649 mph, measuredMerrifield, Brainerd
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedBreezy Point, Crosslake, Brainerd
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 202664 mph, measuredWeiland Field Bra, Manganese, Merrifield
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202558 mph, estimatedGarrison Miller Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202558 mph, estimatedEmily
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202558 mph, estimatedBrainerd, Crosby
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202563 mph, estimatedNisswa, Cross Lake, Weiland Field Bra
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202458 mph, estimatedShepard, Pine Center
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202458 mph, estimatedShepard, Crosby, Deerwood
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202463 mph, estimatedCross Lake, Cuyuna
4 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 Crow Wing 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).