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Hail history for Superior, WI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Superior on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 26, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Superior ranks #421 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Superior
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Itasca 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Superior |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | South Range, Oliver 3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Superior |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Superior by year
When hail season peaks near Superior
Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Superior
May 14, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Duluth Hgts (4 mi from Superior)
National Weather Service description (English): One to 2 inch diameter hail fell in Lakewood Township.Jul 26, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Superior (1 mi from Superior)
May 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Duluth (6 mi from Superior)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail shredded leaves and damaged siding.Jun 29, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parkland (8 mi from Superior)
National Weather Service description (English): The hail fell at the Northland Camping and RV Park.Jul 28, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · West Duluth (4 mi from Superior)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Superior
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2012 | EF0 | Duluth Sky Harbor Apt 3 mi from Superior |
| Aug 9, 2012 | EF0 | Superior 3 mi from Superior |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Superior
100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Superior since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 21, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | damage reported | Gary New Duluth 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2026 | damage reported | Gary New Duluth 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Duluth Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Eldes Corner 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Hunters Park, Superior 2 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Superior 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | East End, Adolph 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Sunnyside, South Superior, Cutter 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Endion, Hunters Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 62 mph, measured | Superior, Hunters Park, Endion 4 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 Superior; 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 Superior.
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