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Hail history for Sauk Rapids, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sauk Rapids on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 20, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Sauk Rapids
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | St. Cloud, Waite Park 9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Sauk Rapids |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | St. Cloud 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Sauk Rapids |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | St Augusta, Luxemburg 3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Sauk Rapids |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sauk Rapids by year
When hail season peaks near Sauk Rapids
Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (14) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Sauk Rapids
Jun 20, 2007 · 3.5 in · Sartell (3 mi from Sauk Rapids)
National Weather Service description (English): More then a thousand vehicles and many homes in Sartell were damaged by the storm. Hail measured by trained spotter. All injuries were minor. The hail fell when winds were not too strong, so crop damage in the area was limited.Jul 1, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · St Joseph (9 mi from Sauk Rapids)
National Weather Service description (English): A storm chaser lost his windshield due to hail larger than baseballs near the intersection of Interstate 94, and County Road 2.Aug 24, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Kenyon (2 mi from Sauk Rapids)
National Weather Service description (English): A two to three mile wide swath of very large hail extended from Northfield in Rice County to Wanamingo in Goodhue County. About 40,000 acres of crops were damaged or destroyed in Goodhue County. Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Goodhue County.May 28, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · St Joseph (6 mi from Sauk Rapids)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail occurred around Sartell, Minnesota. The largest hailstone was hen egg size. In addition, some cars had hail damage.Jul 26, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sauk Rapids (0 mi from Sauk Rapids)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sauk Rapids
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2011 | EF0 | Pleasant Lake 7 mi from Sauk Rapids |
| Aug 12, 2010 | EF0 | St Augusta 8 mi from Sauk Rapids |
| Jul 17, 2010 | EF0 | Waite Park 5 mi from Sauk Rapids |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sauk Rapids
67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sauk Rapids since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 11, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Clear Lake 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | St Cloud, Waite Park, Sartell 5 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | St Augusta 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | St Augusta 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | St Stephen, Sartell, Sauk Rapids 4 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Sartell, St Cloud Regional Airport, St Stephen 5 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | St Stephen 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Sartell 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 58 mph, measured | St Cloud Regional Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 60 mph, measured | St Joseph 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 Rapids; 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
- Saint Cloud
47 hail days - Sartell
44 hail days - Monticello
49 hail days - Big Lake
50 hail days - Buffalo
52 hail days - Elk River
46 hail days - Otsego
49 hail days - Saint Michael
55 hail days
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 Rapids.
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