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Hail history for Zimmerman, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zimmerman on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Zimmerman
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Zimmerman in the last two years.
Hail days near Zimmerman by year
When hail season peaks near Zimmerman
Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (11) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Zimmerman
Jun 20, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Princeton (9 mi from Zimmerman)
Jun 25, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elk River (8 mi from Zimmerman)
Jul 26, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Orrock (8 mi from Zimmerman)
Aug 11, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Francis (9 mi from Zimmerman)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was mostly quarter to half dollar size, but some were 2 inches in diameter.May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Zimmerman (4 mi from Zimmerman)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell at the intersection of County Roads 1 and 32.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zimmerman
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF1 | Orrock 5 mi from Zimmerman |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zimmerman
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zimmerman since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 1, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Elk River 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Crown, Zimmerman 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Zimmerman, Elk River 3 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Orrock 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Zimmerman, Elk River 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2018 | 64 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Princeton 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Big Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Elk River, Spencer Brook 2 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 Zimmerman; 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 Zimmerman.
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