Hail History

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Hail history for Perham, MN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 17, 20262.5 in (tennis ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 17, 2026
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles30

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Perham on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 17, 2026. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Perham

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 17, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		New York Mills
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Perham		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Perham by year

3061075080910111221311411511617118219220211221232425126

When hail season peaks near Perham

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).

JanFebMarApr2May6Jun7Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Perham

Aug 2, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Grand View Hgts (3 mi from Perham)

Aug 17, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · New York Mills (8 mi from Perham)

Jun 20, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Richville (7 mi from Perham)

Jun 17, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Richdale (6 mi from Perham)

Jul 9, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Luce (6 mi from Perham)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Perham

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 16, 2025EF?Dent
7 mi from Perham		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 30, 2022EF1Perham
2 mi from Perham		5.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 22, 2010EF0Perham
3 mi from Perham		1.0 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jul 13, 2010EF0Dent
8 mi from Perham		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF0Vergas
10 mi from Perham		0.2 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 18, 2009EF1Dent
8 mi from Perham		1.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 11, 2008EF1Luce
7 mi from Perham		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Perham

30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Perham since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 31, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 22, 202558 mph, estimatedPerham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202560 mph, estimatedGrand View Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202472 mph, measuredVergas, Luce
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202360 mph, estimatedGrand View Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202160 mph, estimatedRichville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202169 mph, measuredLuce
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202081 mph, estimatedRichville, Richdale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202081 mph, estimatedOttertail
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 201958 mph, estimatedVergas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 201863 mph, estimatedPerham Airport
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 Perham; 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 Perham.

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