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Hail history for Clay County, MN
96 hail reports in Clay County since 2006 on 60 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 29, 2026.
Cities in Clay County
Recent hail in Clay County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Averill 1 hail report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Moorhead, Dilworth, Moorhead Airport 8 hail reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Barnesville 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Clay County by year
When hail season peaks in Clay County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Clay County
113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Clay County since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Sep 2, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Felton 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Fargo, Moorhead 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Ulen 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Moorhead Airport, Sabin 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Comstock 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ulen 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Felton 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Hawley, Ulen, Moorhead 4 wind reports |
| May 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Comstock, Barnesville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Georgetown 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 Clay County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).