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Hail history for Wadena, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wadena on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 3, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Wadena
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Blue Grass 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wadena |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Wadena 1 hail report · closest near the center of Wadena |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Wadena 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Wadena |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Wadena 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Wadena |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Heinola 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Wadena |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wadena by year
When hail season peaks near Wadena
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Wadena
Aug 3, 2024 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Wadena (1 mi from Wadena)
National Weather Service description (English): Facebook report of mostly baseball sized hail, with a few as large as softballs. No stones smaller than golf balls.Jun 10, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Wadena (0 mi from Wadena)
National Weather Service description (English): Photos received of multiple 2 inch hailstones, with many more around a golf ball in size.Jun 5, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tenney (7 mi from Wadena)
Jul 17, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blue Grass (6 mi from Wadena)
Aug 26, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bluffton (5 mi from Wadena)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wadena
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | EF1 | Hewitt 7 mi from Wadena |
| May 12, 2022 | EF2 | Verndale 7 mi from Wadena |
| Jul 12, 2015 | EF2 | Verndale 5 mi from Wadena |
| Aug 26, 2013 | EF0 | Bluffton 2 mi from Wadena |
| Jul 17, 2010 | EF0 | Verndale 6 mi from Wadena |
| Jul 14, 2010 | EF1 | New York Mills Airport 9 mi from Wadena |
| Jul 10, 2010 | EF0 | Bluffton 4 mi from Wadena |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | Bluffton 3 mi from Wadena |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | Wadena 1 mi from Wadena |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wadena
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wadena since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on May 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Verndale 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Wadena 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wadena 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Bluffton 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 83 mph, measured | Verndale 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | New York Mills Airport, Bluffton 3 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Wadena 3 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 94 mph, measured | Verndale, Blue Grass 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 81 mph, estimated | Bluffton 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Wadena 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 Wadena; 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 Wadena.
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