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Hail history for Thief River Falls, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Thief River Falls on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Thief River Falls
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Thief River Falls in the last two years.
Hail days near Thief River Falls by year
When hail season peaks near Thief River Falls
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Thief River Falls
Jun 9, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mavie (7 mi from Thief River Falls)
Jun 7, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thief River Falls (6 mi from Thief River Falls)
Jul 8, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Thief River Falls (6 mi from Thief River Falls)
Aug 13, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hazel (8 mi from Thief River Falls)
Jul 23, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Thief Rvr Falls (3 mi from Thief River Falls)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Thief River Falls
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | EF1 | Hazel 7 mi from Thief River Falls |
| Jul 24, 2011 | EF0 | Rosewood 6 mi from Thief River Falls |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Thief River Falls
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Thief River Falls since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Aug 9, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hazel 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | damage reported | Thief River Falls 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Thief River Falls 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Thief Rvr Falls 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Thief Rvr Falls, Thief River Falls, Rosewood 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Mavie 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 77 mph, measured | Thief Rvr Falls, St Hilaire, Rosewood 3 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Thief River Falls, Thief Rvr Falls 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Thief River Falls, Thief Rvr Falls 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Holt 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 Thief River Falls; 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 Thief River Falls.
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