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Hail history for Melrose, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Melrose on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Melrose
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | New Munich, Sauk Centre 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Melrose |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Sauk Centre 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Melrose |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Melrose by year
When hail season peaks near Melrose
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Melrose
May 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Freeport (6 mi from Melrose)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail stones, up to two inches in diameter, pelted the town of Freeport, Minnesota for several minutes and caused damage to electrical lines, and cars. The hail also accumulated up to 7 inches deep in some areas of town.Jul 17, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rosa (4 mi from Melrose)
May 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Centre Airport (7 mi from Melrose)
Jul 13, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Freeport (6 mi from Melrose)
Jul 3, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sauk Centre (10 mi from Melrose)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Melrose
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | EF1 | Melrose 1 mi from Melrose |
| May 12, 2022 | EF0 | Sauk Centre 9 mi from Melrose |
| Jun 3, 2016 | EF0 | Spring Hill 9 mi from Melrose |
| May 25, 2016 | EF0 | St Anthony 10 mi from Melrose |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Melrose
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Melrose since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 12, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Sauk Centre Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Sauk Centre Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | New Munich 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | St Anthony 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Sauk Centre 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Sauk Centre 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Sauk Centre 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 68 mph, measured | Sauk Centre Airport, Sauk Centre 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Sauk Centre Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 64 mph, measured | Sauk Centre Airport 1 wind report |
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 Melrose; 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.
Nearby cities
- Sauk Centre
25 hail days - Saint Joseph
47 hail days - Sartell
44 hail days - Waite Park
46 hail days - Little Falls
15 hail days - Alexandria
22 hail days - Sauk Rapids
45 hail days - Saint Cloud
47 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 Melrose.
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