Hail History

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Hail history for Duluth, MN

Last hail within 10 milesApr 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 27, 2023
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Duluth on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 27, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Duluth ranks #401 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Duluth

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Itasca
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Duluth		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Duluth by year

106207108109210611212213314215216171181922062112232322425126

When hail season peaks near Duluth

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (8).

JanFebMar2Apr7May13Jun8Jul5Aug3Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Duluth

May 14, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Duluth Hgts (1 mi from Duluth)

National Weather Service description (English): One to 2 inch diameter hail fell in Lakewood Township.

Jul 26, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Superior (4 mi from Duluth)

Jul 27, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hunters Park (8 mi from Duluth)

May 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Duluth (9 mi from Duluth)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail shredded leaves and damaged siding.

Jul 28, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Duluth (4 mi from Duluth)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Duluth

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 9, 2012EF0Duluth Sky Harbor Apt
5 mi from Duluth		0.2 mi long, 13 yd wide
Aug 9, 2012EF0Superior
5 mi from Duluth		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Duluth

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Duluth since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 21, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 25, 2026damage reportedGary New Duluth
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 202658 mph, estimatedDuluth Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202558 mph, estimatedEldes Corner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202463 mph, estimatedHunters Park, Superior
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Superior
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202458 mph, estimatedEast End, Adolph
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202358 mph, estimatedSouth Superior
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedEndion, Hunters Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202162 mph, measuredSuperior, Hunters Park, Endion
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202164 mph, measuredDuluth Intl. Airport, Duluth Hgts
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 Duluth; 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.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Duluth.

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