Hail History

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Hail history for Montevideo, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 31, 20242.5 in (tennis ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 31, 2024
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles23

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Montevideo on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 31, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Montevideo

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

Hail days near Montevideo by year

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When hail season peaks near Montevideo

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).

JanFeb1MarApr4May6Jun7Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Montevideo

Jul 31, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lac Qui Parle (5 mi from Montevideo)

Jun 6, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Boyd (6 mi from Montevideo)

National Weather Service description (English): Some crops had significant damage. Siding dented. Some vehicles damaged.

Aug 31, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Montevideo Airport (3 mi from Montevideo)

Jul 16, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Montevideo (0 mi from Montevideo)

Jul 9, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Watson (6 mi from Montevideo)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Montevideo

DateRatingWherePath
May 15, 2025EF0Hagen
10 mi from Montevideo		4.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 20, 2017EF0Montevideo
1 mi from Montevideo		2.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 20, 2017EF1Montevideo
2 mi from Montevideo		0.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 16, 2015EF1Watson
7 mi from Montevideo		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 19, 2014EF0Gluek
9 mi from Montevideo		1.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 17, 2012EF0Hagen
9 mi from Montevideo		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Montevideo

23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Montevideo since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 8, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202560 mph, estimatedMontevideo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202572 mph, estimatedWatson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202264 mph, estimatedBoyd, Wegdahl
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202270 mph, estimatedMontevideo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202069 mph, measuredGranite Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 201860 mph, estimatedMontevideo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 201764 mph, estimatedWatson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 201764 mph, estimatedMontevideo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 201664 mph, estimatedMontevideo Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 201669 mph, measuredMontevideo, Montevideo Airport
2 wind reports		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 Montevideo; 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 Montevideo.

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