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Hail history for Saint Francis, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Francis on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 24, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Saint Francis
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Saint Francis in the last two years.
Hail days near Saint Francis by year
When hail season peaks near Saint Francis
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near Saint Francis
Aug 24, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Prague (1 mi from Saint Francis)
National Weather Service description (English): Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged on the south side of New Prague.May 25, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Cedar (9 mi from Saint Francis)
Aug 11, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Francis (4 mi from Saint Francis)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was mostly quarter to half dollar size, but some were 2 inches in diameter.Jun 20, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Isanti (9 mi from Saint Francis)
May 31, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · East Bethel (8 mi from Saint Francis)
National Weather Service description (English): Occurred at intersection of County roads 15 and 26.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Francis
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2024 | EF1 | Andover 7 mi from Saint Francis |
| Aug 29, 2024 | EF1 | Oak Grove 3 mi from Saint Francis |
| Aug 29, 2024 | EF1 | Isanti 7 mi from Saint Francis |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF0 | East Bethel 6 mi from Saint Francis |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Francis
44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Francis since 2006, on 27 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Oxlip 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Andover 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Crown, Isanti 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Elk River 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Oxlip, Bradford 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Nowthen, Ramsey, Oak Grove 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Oak Grove 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Bradford 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Spencer Brook 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Oak Grove, Isanti 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 Francis; 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 Francis.
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