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Hail history for Nowthen, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nowthen on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 5, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Nowthen
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Rogers 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Nowthen |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Nowthen by year
When hail season peaks near Nowthen
Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and July (11).
Largest hail storms near Nowthen
May 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (7 mi from Nowthen)
Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (7 mi from Nowthen)
Aug 24, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dayton (9 mi from Nowthen)
National Weather Service description (English): Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Hennepin County.Jun 25, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elk River (4 mi from Nowthen)
Aug 11, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Francis (3 mi from Nowthen)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was mostly quarter to half dollar size, but some were 2 inches in diameter.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nowthen
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2024 | EF1 | Andover 8 mi from Nowthen |
| Aug 29, 2024 | EF1 | Oak Grove 9 mi from Nowthen |
| Sep 16, 2006 | F0 | Ramsey 6 mi from Nowthen |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nowthen
69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nowthen since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 19, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Champlin 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Elk River 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Anoka, Ramsey, Andover 4 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Crown, Champlin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Zimmerman, Elk River 3 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Champlin 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Zimmerman, Elk River 4 wind reports |
| May 11, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Champlin, Elk River 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Nowthen, Ramsey, Oak Grove 4 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Andover, Otsego 2 wind reports |
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 Nowthen; 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 Nowthen.
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