Hail History

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Hail history for Milaca, MN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 28, 20211 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.2 inMay 10, 2011
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles33

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Milaca on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.2 in on May 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Milaca

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Milaca in the last two years.

Hail days near Milaca by year

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When hail season peaks near Milaca

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and August (5).

JanFebMarApr5May1Jun4Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Milaca

May 10, 2011 · 3.2 in · Pease (5 mi from Milaca)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail began as pea size at 1925 and gradually increased to three inches in diameter by 1940. It exceeded one inch in diameter for ten minutes. Roofs and vehicles were damaged. Hail was measured and photographed.

Aug 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rum River (10 mi from Milaca)

May 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pease (4 mi from Milaca)

Aug 26, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pease (5 mi from Milaca)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail, up to golf ball size, occurred near Pease, and east of Pease near the Isanti County line.

Jun 18, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Page (6 mi from Milaca)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Milaca

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 26, 2019EF1Milaca
4 mi from Milaca
2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 30, 2011EF0Bock
7 mi from Milaca
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 30, 2011EF0Carmody
7 mi from Milaca
5.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Milaca

33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Milaca since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on May 18, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 15, 202667 mph, measuredPage
1 wind report
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Aug 28, 202160 mph, estimatedMilaca
1 wind report
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May 25, 202164 mph, estimatedPease
1 wind report
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Jul 18, 202066 mph, measuredForeston, Milaca
2 wind reports
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May 29, 201860 mph, estimatedOgilvie
1 wind report
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Jul 11, 201558 mph, estimatedMilaca
1 wind report
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May 31, 201460 mph, estimatedBock
1 wind report
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Jun 21, 201370 mph, estimatedForeston
1 wind report
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Aug 3, 201264 mph, estimatedForeston
1 wind report
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May 27, 201264 mph, estimatedForeston
1 wind report
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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 Milaca; 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

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 Milaca.

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