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Hail history for Staples, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Staples on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 17, 2010. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Staples
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Staples Airport 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Staples |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Clarissa 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Staples |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Esterday 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Staples |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Staples by year
When hail season peaks near Staples
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Staples
Jul 17, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Staples (0 mi from Staples)
Jul 8, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lincoln (10 mi from Staples)
National Weather Service description (English): Picture of 2.5 inch hail on the west side of lake Shamineau.Aug 26, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Esterday (8 mi from Staples)
Aug 3, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Staples (3 mi from Staples)
National Weather Service description (English): Law Enforcement reports golf ball sized hail around Staples. Delayed report.Jul 9, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pillager (9 mi from Staples)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Staples
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Staples 4 mi from Staples |
| May 30, 2022 | EF2 | Aldrich 4 mi from Staples |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Staples 3 mi from Staples |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Esterday 10 mi from Staples |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF0 | Esterday 10 mi from Staples |
| Jun 19, 2016 | EF0 | Oylen 10 mi from Staples |
| Jul 12, 2015 | EF1 | Hewitt 7 mi from Staples |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Staples
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Staples since 2006, on 13 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Sep 4, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Motley 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Pillager, Esterday 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Staples 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Staples 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Philbrook 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 90 mph, estimated | Aldrich, Staples, Hewitt 7 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 79 mph, measured | Staples, Pillager 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2014 | 64 mph, estimated | Staples 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 64 mph, estimated | Staples Muni, Aldrich, Pillager 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2009 | 60 mph, estimated | Aldrich 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 Staples; 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 Staples.
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