Hail History

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Hail history for Scandia, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 10, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 18, 2020
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles41

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scandia on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2020. Hail is most common here in August and May.

Recent hail near Scandia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 10, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Chisago City, Center City, Wyoming
4 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Scandia		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 20251 in
quarter		Chisago City, Lindstrom
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Scandia		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 20250.75 in
penny		Osceola Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Scandia		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 Scandia by year

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When hail season peaks near Scandia

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and May (8).

JanFebMar2Apr8May6Jun6Jul9Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Scandia

May 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Lake (10 mi from Scandia)

Jun 11, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Somerset (9 mi from Scandia)

Aug 5, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Lake (9 mi from Scandia)

Jul 18, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Scandia (4 mi from Scandia)

Aug 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lindstrom (9 mi from Scandia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scandia

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 28, 2019EF1Scandia
5 mi from Scandia		4.4 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 28, 2019EF1Lindstrom
3 mi from Scandia		3.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 12, 2017EF0Marine On St Croix
6 mi from Scandia		3.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 12, 2017EF0Lindstrom
5 mi from Scandia		0.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Forest Lake
7 mi from Scandia		2.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 17, 2010EF0Forest Lake
8 mi from Scandia		5.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Marine On St Croix
4 mi from Scandia		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF0Marine On St Croix
5 mi from Scandia		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF0Marine On St Croix
4 mi from Scandia		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF0Somerset
4 mi from Scandia		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF0East Farmington
4 mi from Scandia		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scandia

41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scandia since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 1, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedMarine On St Croix
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202460 mph, estimatedCenter City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202470 mph, estimatedOsceola Muni Airport, Dresser
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202358 mph, estimatedCenter City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202274 mph, estimatedShafer, Lindstrom
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202170 mph, estimatedSomerset
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 201860 mph, estimatedOsceola Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 201775 mph, estimatedMarine On St Croix, Forest Lake, Scandia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 201770 mph, estimatedOsceola Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 201664 mph, estimatedOsceola Muni Airport
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 Scandia; 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 Scandia.

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