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Hail history for Sauk Centre, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sauk Centre on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Sauk Centre
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Westport 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Sauk Centre |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Sauk Centre 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Sauk Centre |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | West Union 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sauk Centre |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Sauk Centre, West Union 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Sauk Centre |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sauk Centre by year
When hail season peaks near Sauk Centre
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Sauk Centre
Jul 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Little Sauk (6 mi from Sauk Centre)
Jul 17, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rosa (8 mi from Sauk Centre)
May 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Centre Airport (3 mi from Sauk Centre)
Jun 29, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Union (8 mi from Sauk Centre)
Aug 24, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Northfield (1 mi from Sauk Centre)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sauk Centre
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | EF1 | Melrose 7 mi from Sauk Centre |
| May 12, 2022 | EF0 | Sauk Centre 0 mi from Sauk Centre |
| Aug 14, 2020 | EF0 | West Union 8 mi from Sauk Centre |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sauk Centre
25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sauk Centre since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 12, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Sauk Centre Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Sauk Centre Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | West Union 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Sauk Centre 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Sauk Centre 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Sauk Centre 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 68 mph, measured | Sauk Centre Airport, Sauk Centre 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Sauk Centre Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 64 mph, measured | Sauk Centre Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2017 | 78 mph, estimated | Greenwald 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 Sauk Centre; 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 Sauk Centre.
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