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Hail history for Granite Falls, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Granite Falls on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 20, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Granite Falls
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hanley Falls 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Granite Falls |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Granite Falls by year
When hail season peaks near Granite Falls
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Granite Falls
Jul 24, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granite Falls (8 mi from Granite Falls)
Jun 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hazel Run (9 mi from Granite Falls)
Aug 20, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanley Falls (8 mi from Granite Falls)
Sep 5, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sacred Heart (10 mi from Granite Falls)
Jul 13, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Maynard (10 mi from Granite Falls)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Granite Falls
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2023 | EF0 | Minnesota Falls 4 mi from Granite Falls |
| Jun 19, 2014 | EF0 | Maynard 9 mi from Granite Falls |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Granite Falls
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Granite Falls since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Aug 16, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Granite Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 79 mph, measured | Hanley Falls, Granite Falls Airport, Clarkfield 4 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Hanley Falls 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Granite Falls 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 63 mph, measured | Granite Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Granite Falls Airport, Granite Falls 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Hanley Falls, Wegdahl, Granite Falls 3 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Granite Falls, Hanley Falls 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 69 mph, measured | Hazel Run, Granite Falls, Minnesota Falls 7 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 66 mph, measured | Granite Falls Airport, Sacred Heart 2 wind reports |
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 Granite Falls; 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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10 hail days
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 Granite Falls.
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