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Hail history for Saint James, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint James on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 13, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Saint James
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | South Branch, Odin, Ormsby 8 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Saint James |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | St James 1 hail report · closest near the center of Saint James |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saint James by year
When hail season peaks near Saint James
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Saint James
Apr 13, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · South Branch (8 mi from Saint James)
Jul 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St James (0 mi from Saint James)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail occurred on the west side of town along St. James Lake. As reported by St. James Plain Dealer newspaper.Jun 20, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St James (0 mi from Saint James)
Jul 13, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lewisville (10 mi from Saint James)
Jun 17, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · St James (0 mi from Saint James)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint James
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | EF1 | Sveadahl 6 mi from Saint James |
| Jun 20, 2019 | EF0 | Godahl 8 mi from Saint James |
| Jul 24, 2015 | EF0 | Echols 7 mi from Saint James |
| May 8, 2014 | EF0 | Butterfield 2 mi from Saint James |
| Aug 11, 2010 | EF0 | Sveadahl 6 mi from Saint James |
| Jun 25, 2010 | EF0 | South Branch 8 mi from Saint James |
| Aug 1, 2006 | F3 | Butterfield 7 mi from Saint James |
| Aug 1, 2006 | F1 | Echols 5 mi from Saint James |
| Aug 1, 2006 | F1 | St James 3 mi from Saint James |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint James
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint James since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 20, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | St James, St James Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Godahl 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | St James 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | St James 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | St James, Sveadahl 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | South Branch 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | St James Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Darfur, St James 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | St James 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 78 mph, measured | St James Airport 1 wind report |
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 James; 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 James.
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