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Hail history for Saint Charles, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Charles on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 13, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Saint Charles
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Saint Charles 1 hail report · closest near the center of Saint Charles |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | St Charles, Altura 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Saint Charles |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saint Charles by year
When hail season peaks near Saint Charles
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Saint Charles
Jul 13, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Altura (9 mi from Saint Charles)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported hen egg to tea cup sized hail near Altura. News reported damage to corn crops, house roofs, and cars.Sep 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Saratoga (3 mi from Saint Charles)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported northwest of Clyde.May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Charles (1 mi from Saint Charles)
Apr 24, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lewiston (10 mi from Saint Charles)
Apr 17, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · St Charles (0 mi from Saint Charles)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Charles
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | EF1 | Utica 3 mi from Saint Charles |
| Apr 12, 2022 | EF0 | Fremont 6 mi from Saint Charles |
| Apr 12, 2022 | EF0 | Fremont 9 mi from Saint Charles |
| Sep 20, 2021 | EF0 | Chatfield Jct 9 mi from Saint Charles |
| Jun 28, 2017 | EF0 | Dover 4 mi from Saint Charles |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Charles
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Charles since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on May 19, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Saint Charles 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewiston 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewiston 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Lewiston, Eyota 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Saratoga, Utica, Lewiston 3 wind reports |
| May 31, 2022 | 51 mph, estimated | Lewiston 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Fremont 2 wind reports |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 59 mph, estimated | Lewiston 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 46 mph, estimated | Lewiston 1 wind report |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 66 mph, estimated | Lewiston, Utica 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 Saint Charles; 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 Saint Charles.
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