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Hail history for Willmar, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Willmar on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 9, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Willmar
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Willmar 1 hail report · closest near the center of Willmar |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Willmar by year
When hail season peaks near Willmar
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Willmar
May 9, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Willmar (4 mi from Willmar)
National Weather Service description (English): There was a social media picture of 3 inch hail.Aug 10, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pennock (7 mi from Willmar)
Sep 5, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Spicer (9 mi from Willmar)
May 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spicer (9 mi from Willmar)
Jul 5, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raymond (9 mi from Willmar)
National Weather Service description (English): A large swath of hail up to golf ball size occurred between Pennock, Raymond, southeast to Svea. Some of the hail caused crop damage across the southern half of Kandiyohi County.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Willmar
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2020 | EF0 | Spicer 7 mi from Willmar |
| Jun 11, 2017 | EF1 | Kandiyohi 7 mi from Willmar |
| Jul 14, 2009 | EF1 | Spicer 7 mi from Willmar |
| Jul 11, 2008 | EF3 | Priam 6 mi from Willmar |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Willmar
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Willmar since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 11, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Willmar 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Spicer 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Willmar 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Willmar Municipal Airport 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Willmar, Pennock, Willmar Municipal Airport 7 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 61 mph, measured | Willmar Municipal Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Willmar 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 72 mph, measured | Willmar Municipal Airport, Pennock 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Willmar, Willmar Municipal Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Svea, Pennock, Spicer 3 wind reports |
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 Willmar; 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 Willmar.
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