Hail History

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Hail history for Elk River, MN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJul 14, 2024
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles70

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elk River on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Elk River

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 15, 20251 in
quarter		Rogers
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Elk River		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 20250.75 in
penny		Hanover
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Elk River		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 Elk River by year

3063074082094103112121132142151161721831922012132242322422526

When hail season peaks near Elk River

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and July (12).

JanFebMar2Apr12May8Jun12Jul7Aug5SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Elk River

Jul 14, 2024 · 3.5 in · Monticello (9 mi from Elk River)

National Weather Service description (English): Additionally sent in a photo with hail size measurement.

May 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (9 mi from Elk River)

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (8 mi from Elk River)

May 10, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Albertville (6 mi from Elk River)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell at the intersection of County Roads 1 and 32.

Jun 25, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elk River (2 mi from Elk River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elk River

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 16, 2006F2Rogers
8 mi from Elk River		7.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 16, 2006F0Ramsey
7 mi from Elk River		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elk River

70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elk River since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 1, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202569 mph, estimatedAlbertville, Elk River
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202564 mph, estimatedSt Michael
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202475 mph, estimatedRamsey, Anoka, Albertville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202462 mph, measuredChamplin, Zimmerman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202462 mph, estimatedSt Michael, Albertville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202358 mph, estimatedZimmerman, Elk River
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202364 mph, measuredChamplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202264 mph, estimatedZimmerman, St Michael, Big Lake
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202264 mph, measuredChamplin, Elk River
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202275 mph, estimatedNowthen, Ramsey
2 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 Elk River; 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 Elk River.

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