Hail History

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Hail history for Long Prairie, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 3, 2024
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles14

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Long Prairie on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 3, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Long Prairie

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20261 in
quarter		Long Prairie
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Long Prairie		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Long Prairie by year

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When hail season peaks near Long Prairie

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and May (4).

JanFebMarApr4May3Jun6Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Long Prairie

Aug 3, 2024 · 3 in (tea cup) · Browerville (9 mi from Long Prairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo measurement provided via social media.

Aug 2, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clotho (9 mi from Long Prairie)

Jul 17, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gutches Grove (5 mi from Long Prairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Many crops were damaged, with corn shredded.

Jul 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gutches Grove (5 mi from Long Prairie)

May 21, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Clotho (8 mi from Long Prairie)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Long Prairie

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 20, 2017EF1Burtrum
9 mi from Long Prairie		6.8 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 30, 2011EF0Gutches Grove
4 mi from Long Prairie		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Long Prairie

14 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Long Prairie since 2006, on 13 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 20, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedRound Prairie
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202559 mph, estimatedBrowerville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202460 mph, estimatedLong Prairie Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202260 mph, measuredLong Prairie Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202285 mph, estimatedClotho
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202064 mph, estimatedBrowerville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 201858 mph, estimatedPillsbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 201875 mph, estimatedPillsbury
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 201760 mph, estimatedLong Prairie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 201670 mph, estimatedLong Prairie
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 Long Prairie; 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 Long Prairie.

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