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Hail history for Hugo, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hugo on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Hugo
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Shoreview 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hugo |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Circle Pines 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hugo |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Stillwater 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hugo |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hugo by year
When hail season peaks near Hugo
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and August (8).
Largest hail storms near Hugo
Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (9 mi from Hugo)
Aug 13, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · White Bear Lake (7 mi from Hugo)
May 25, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lino Lakes (6 mi from Hugo)
May 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Lake (6 mi from Hugo)
Aug 5, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Columbus (8 mi from Hugo)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hugo
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 | EF1 | Scandia 8 mi from Hugo |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF1 | Forest Lake 5 mi from Hugo |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF0 | Marine On St Croix 7 mi from Hugo |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF1 | Columbus 10 mi from Hugo |
| Jul 18, 2015 | EF0 | Shoreview 7 mi from Hugo |
| Nov 10, 2012 | EF0 | Mahtomedi 6 mi from Hugo |
| May 22, 2011 | EF0 | Forest Lake 6 mi from Hugo |
| Jul 17, 2010 | EF0 | Forest Lake 6 mi from Hugo |
| May 25, 2008 | EF3 | Centerville 3 mi from Hugo |
| May 25, 2008 | EF3 | Hugo 2 mi from Hugo |
| May 25, 2008 | EF0 | Marine On St Croix 8 mi from Hugo |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hugo
60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hugo since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 3, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 68 mph, estimated | White Bear Lake, Centerville, North Oaks 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Lino Lakes, Lexington, White Bear Lake 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hugo 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Circle Pines 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | White Bear Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Willernie, Mahtomedi 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | White Bear Lake 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 55 mph, estimated | Vadnais Hgts 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Mahtomedi 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Circle Pines, White Bear Lake 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 Hugo; 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 Hugo.
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