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Hail history for Wadena County, MN
104 hail reports in Wadena County since 2006 on 53 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 3, 2024.
Cities in Wadena County
Recent hail in Wadena County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Blue Grass 1 hail report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Staples Airport 1 hail report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Nimrod, Wadena 2 hail reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Menahga 1 hail report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Wadena, Nimrod 3 hail reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Wadena, Sebeka 5 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 Wadena County by year
When hail season peaks in Wadena County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wadena County
65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wadena County since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on May 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | damage reported | Blue Grass 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Verndale 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Wadena 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wadena 2 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 83 mph, measured | Verndale 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Menahga, Staples, Wadena 5 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 94 mph, measured | Verndale, Blue Grass 3 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Menahga, Sebeka 3 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Nimrod 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Menahga 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 Wadena 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).