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Hail history for Kittson County, MN
76 hail reports in Kittson County since 2006 on 44 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 8, 2020.
Recent hail in Kittson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hallock 1 hail report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Caribou 1 hail report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Lancaster 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Kittson County by year
When hail season peaks in Kittson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Kittson County
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Kittson County since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 121 mph on Sep 1, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 78 mph, measured | Donaldson 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Caribou, Hallock Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 72 mph, measured | Karlstad 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Karlstad 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | St Vincent 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2020 | 81 mph, measured | Donaldson, Karlstad 5 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 70 mph, measured | Karlstad 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2020 | 81 mph, estimated | Donaldson, Mattson, Karlstad 6 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Kennedy 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 63 mph, measured | Hallock Airport 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 Kittson 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).