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Hail history for Montrose, MN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 21, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Aug 5, 2019
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles75

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Montrose on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 5, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Montrose

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 21, 20250.75 in
penny		Delano
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Montrose		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Howard Lake
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Montrose		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Montrose by year

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When hail season peaks near Montrose

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and August (9).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr9May9Jun12Jul9Aug7SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Montrose

Aug 5, 2019 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Delano (6 mi from Montrose)

National Weather Service description (English): The four inch diameter hailstone was measured with a ruler, and posted on social media.

Jul 10, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Winsted (10 mi from Montrose)

Jul 27, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Winsted (8 mi from Montrose)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture was taken of several large hail stones, the largest was three inches in diameter in northeast Winsted.

Jun 20, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Delano (5 mi from Montrose)

National Weather Service description (English): The Carver County News described one report of baseball size hail (2.75 inch), but this was unconfirmed. Hail damaged houses, vehicles, and area crops.

May 25, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Maple Lake (10 mi from Montrose)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Montrose

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 29, 2023EF0Delano
5 mi from Montrose		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 30, 2022EF0Waverly
7 mi from Montrose		0.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Sep 2, 2019EF0Watertown
9 mi from Montrose		1.3 mi long, 90 yd wide
Sep 2, 2019EF1Howard Lake
10 mi from Montrose		1.0 mi long, 90 yd wide
Jul 27, 2016EF0Winsted
10 mi from Montrose		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 17, 2015EF1New Germany
9 mi from Montrose		5.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF1Buffalo
10 mi from Montrose		5.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Montrose

75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Montrose since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 21, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedMontrose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202569 mph, estimatedWinsted, Howard Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202561 mph, measuredBuffalo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202560 mph, estimatedBuffalo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedHoward Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202460 mph, estimatedAlbion Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202464 mph, estimatedMontrose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202385 mph, estimatedBuffalo Muni Airport, Delano, Montrose
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202358 mph, estimatedWaverly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202368 mph, measuredHoward Lake, Winsted
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 Montrose; 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 Montrose.

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