Hail History

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Hail history for Hibbing, MN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 12, 2024
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles26

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hibbing on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Hibbing

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 11, 20261 in
quarter		Chisholm
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hibbing		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 20260.5 in
marble		Chisholm
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Hibbing		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Chisholm
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hibbing		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 21, 20250.75 in
penny		Hibbing
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Hibbing		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 Hibbing by year

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When hail season peaks near Hibbing

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (4).

JanFeb1MarApr5May4Jun2Jul3Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hibbing

Jun 12, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Chisholm (6 mi from Hibbing)

National Weather Service description (English): Holes in rain gutters and dents in a car suggest larger hail to perhaps 3 inches may have occurred.

Jun 7, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hibbing (9 mi from Hibbing)

Mar 8, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buhl (9 mi from Hibbing)

Aug 22, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · North Mitchell (2 mi from Hibbing)

Jul 19, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shenango (4 mi from Hibbing)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hibbing

26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hibbing since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 29, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 29, 202658 mph, measuredFraser, North Mitchell, Sherwood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202563 mph, estimatedChisholm, Fraser, Ruby Jct
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202563 mph, estimatedKeewatin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202558 mph, estimatedFraser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202563 mph, estimatedHibbing
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202458 mph, estimatedHibbing, North Hibbing
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202258 mph, estimatedHibbing
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202058 mph, estimatedHibbing, Fraser
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202058 mph, estimatedFraser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201958 mph, estimatedKeewatin
1 wind report		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 Hibbing; 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 Hibbing.

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