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Hail history for Park Rapids, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Park Rapids on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 7, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Park Rapids
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Park Rapids, Nevis, Hubbard 26 hail reports · closest near the center of Park Rapids |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Park Rapids 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Park Rapids |
| May 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Park Rapids 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Park Rapids |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Park Rapids by year
When hail season peaks near Park Rapids
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Park Rapids
Aug 7, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Park Rapids (5 mi from Park Rapids)
Jul 9, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dorset (6 mi from Park Rapids)
Sep 21, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hubbard (6 mi from Park Rapids)
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Park Rapids (3 mi from Park Rapids)
Sep 4, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dorset (6 mi from Park Rapids)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Park Rapids
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2021 | EF1 | Park Rapids Airport 2 mi from Park Rapids |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF0 | Park Rapids 3 mi from Park Rapids |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | Dorset 8 mi from Park Rapids |
| May 30, 2011 | EF1 | Park Rapids 2 mi from Park Rapids |
| Jun 12, 2008 | EF1 | Nevis 9 mi from Park Rapids |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF2 | Hubbard 7 mi from Park Rapids |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF3 | Dorset 4 mi from Park Rapids |
| Jun 6, 2008 | EF0 | Dorset 8 mi from Park Rapids |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Park Rapids
45 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Park Rapids since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 9, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Dorset 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Park Rapids, Dorset 3 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Park Rapids 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 67 mph, measured | Osage, Park Rapids Airport 3 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Hubbard, Park Rapids 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Park Rapids 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Dorset 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Dorset 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Park Rapids Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 75 mph, measured | Park Rapids Airport, Dorset, Nevis 4 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 Park Rapids; 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 Park Rapids.
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