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Hail history for Foley, MN

Last hail within 10 milesApr 28, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20063.5 inJul 1, 2011

Hail days since 200621

Days with hail 1 inch or larger17

Tornadoes within 10 miles1

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles17

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Foley on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 1, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Foley

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 28, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Santiago 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Foley	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 Foley by year

When hail season peaks near Foley

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (5).

Largest hail storms near Foley

Jul 1, 2011 · 3.5 in · North Benton (8 mi from Foley)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture of 3.50 inch hail was observed north of Gilman, Minnesota.

Aug 28, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Popple Creek (9 mi from Foley)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple vehicles damaged with windows broken. In addition, siding on houses was damaged and numerous windows were broken to houses and outbuildings in and around Popple Creek.

May 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oak Park (6 mi from Foley)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell along Highway 23, just northeast of Oak Park. It began as one inch hail at 1915 and increased to two inch hail by 1919.

May 12, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Foley (0 mi from Foley)

National Weather Service description (English): Some windows were broken. Vehicles were also damaged.

Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Prague (4 mi from Foley)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Foley

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 24, 2014	EF0	Jakeville 10 mi from Foley	4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Foley

17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Foley since 2006, on 11 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 13, 2010.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jun 12, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Ronneby 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 2013	64 mph, estimated	Popple Creek, Gilman 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 2012	60 mph, estimated	Foley 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 2012	64 mph, estimated	Foreston 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 2012	64 mph, measured	Parent 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 2011	60 mph, estimated	Glendorado 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 2011	64 mph, estimated	Foreston, Oak Park 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 2010	81 mph, measured	Gilman 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 2008	58 mph, estimated	Foley 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 2007	69 mph, estimated	Foley, Ronneby 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 Foley; 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.

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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 Foley.

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