Hail History

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Hail history for North Branch, MN

Last hail within 10 milesMay 21, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJun 20, 2007
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles31

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Branch on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 20, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near North Branch

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

Hail days near North Branch by year

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When hail season peaks near North Branch

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and August (5).

JanFebMarApr6May3Jun3Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Branch

Jun 20, 2007 · 4.25 in · Harris (7 mi from North Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Widespread hail damage to houses, barns, outbuildings, vehicles, and crops. Hail size was estimated. Some hail did not melt until the next morning.

Jun 29, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Branch (2 mi from North Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail occurred around the city of North Branch. The largest hail stone was tennis ball size.

Jul 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Almelund (10 mi from North Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report of quarter to golfball size hail in Almelund Minnesota.

May 10, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Branch (2 mi from North Branch)

May 21, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Center City (9 mi from North Branch)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Branch

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 19, 2009EF0North Branch
1 mi from North Branch		0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Branch

31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Branch since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 19, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 28, 202564 mph, estimatedNorth Branch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202464 mph, estimatedBlomford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202458 mph, estimatedStacy, North Branch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202460 mph, estimatedAlmelund
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202358 mph, estimatedSunrise
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202358 mph, estimatedNorth Branch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202260 mph, estimatedStacy, Sunrise
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202070 mph, estimatedHarris
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 201984 mph, measuredAtlas, Almelund
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 201664 mph, estimatedStark
1 wind report		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 North Branch; 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 North Branch.

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