Hail History

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Hail history for Polk County, MN

Last hail in the countySep 3, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 28, 2016
Hail days since 200699
Days with hail 1 inch or larger71
Tornadoes in the county35
Damaging wind reports in the county203

206 hail reports in Polk County since 2006 on 99 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 28, 2016.

Cities in Polk County

Recent hail in Polk County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Fosston, Lengby
3 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 20260.88 in
nickel		Maple Bay
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Angus
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Fertile, Mentor, Winger
3 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20251 in
quarter		Angus, Euclid
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 20251 in
quarter		Northland, Key West
2 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 Polk County by year

806907608209510511512413214615516517718519520321622323224225426

When hail season peaks in Polk County

JanFebMar1Apr12May28Jun26Jul25Aug7SepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Polk County

203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Polk County since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jun 20, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202675 mph, measuredWarren, Fertile, Tabor
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 202653 mph, measuredWarren
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedFertile
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202576 mph, measuredShirley, Roan, Beltrami
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202570 mph, measuredFreeman, Eldred
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202570 mph, estimatedMallory
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202575 mph, measuredMallory, Eldred, Crookston Muni Airport
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202563 mph, measuredEldred, Euclid
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202460 mph, measuredCrookston Muni Airport, Melvin, Freeman
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202470 mph, estimatedMentor, Crookston, Climax
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 Polk 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).