Hail History

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Hail history for Saint Michael, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJul 14, 2024
Hail days since 200655
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles76

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Michael on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Saint Michael

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20261 in
quarter		Greenwood, Corcoran, Hanover
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Saint Michael		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251 in
quarter		Rogers
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Saint Michael		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 20250.75 in
penny		Hanover
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Saint Michael		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Hanover
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Saint Michael		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Saint Michael by year

50660730810941041121211314315316217218319320121222423224325126

When hail season peaks near Saint Michael

Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and July (14).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr14May10Jun14Jul7Aug7SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Saint Michael

Jul 14, 2024 · 3.5 in · Monticello (7 mi from Saint Michael)

National Weather Service description (English): Additionally sent in a photo with hail size measurement.

Aug 24, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · New Market (10 mi from Saint Michael)

May 10, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Albertville (2 mi from Saint Michael)

Jul 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Monticello (9 mi from Saint Michael)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of baseball size hail occurred in the city of Monticello, Minnesota.

Aug 10, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rockford (9 mi from Saint Michael)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of very large hail, up to tennis ball size, that occurred from Rockford, east-southeast along Highway 55, toward Medina, and eastward to Plymouth. The largest hailstone was measured in the town of Loretto where the 2.5-inch diameter hail fell around 2325 LST. Damage was reported to roofs and cars.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Michael

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 14, 2020EF0Greenfield
5 mi from Saint Michael		0.4 mi long, 65 yd wide
May 10, 2011EF1Hanover
3 mi from Saint Michael		3.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF1Buffalo
10 mi from Saint Michael		5.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 16, 2006F2Rogers
2 mi from Saint Michael		7.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Michael

76 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Michael since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 11, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202569 mph, estimatedAlbertville, Elk River
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202561 mph, measuredBuffalo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202564 mph, estimatedSt Michael, Hanover, Buffalo Muni Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202464 mph, estimatedAlbertville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202462 mph, estimatedSt Michael, Albertville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202385 mph, estimatedBuffalo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202260 mph, estimatedBuffalo Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202283 mph, estimatedBuffalo Muni Airport, St Michael, Big Lake
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202249 mph, estimatedElk River
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202060 mph, estimatedGreenfield
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 Saint Michael; 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 Saint Michael.

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