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Hail history for Mountain Iron, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mountain Iron on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Mountain Iron
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Mountain Iron in the last two years.
Hail days near Mountain Iron by year
When hail season peaks near Mountain Iron
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Mountain Iron
Jun 7, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hibbing (9 mi from Mountain Iron)
Jul 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elcor (8 mi from Mountain Iron)
Jun 12, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mountain Iron (0 mi from Mountain Iron)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail caused damage to a roof and a car.Mar 8, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buhl (7 mi from Mountain Iron)
Jul 26, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eveleth Muni Airport (9 mi from Mountain Iron)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mountain Iron
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mountain Iron since 2006, on 21 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Iron Junction, Mountain Iron 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Kirk, Sherwood, Gilbert 6 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buhl, Franklin 3 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fayal, Sparta 2 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Eveleth 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Virginia 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Spruce 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Wolf 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Keenan 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 Mountain Iron; 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 Mountain Iron.
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