Hail Duluth, MN
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Duluth in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 15 reports, the largest measured 1.25 inches at 2 NE Munger.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Duluth. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 11.6 hail reports a year, coming on about 3.2 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 3.50 inches, on Aug 23, 1998.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 3 N PalmersSt. Louis County | Public |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | Knife RiverLake County | Trained Spotter |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | WrenshallCarlton County | Public |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 5 NW French RiverSt. Louis County | Public |
| May 24, 2026 | 0.70 inches marble | 3 E Rice LakeSt. Louis County | Trained Spotter |
| May 19, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 3 NNW Rice LakeSt. Louis County | NWS Employee |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | 2 NE MungerSt. Louis County | NWS Employee |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 4 NNW HermantownSt. Louis County | NWS Employee |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | NWS DuluthSt. Louis County | Official NWS Obs |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 2 NE MungerSt. Louis County | Public |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 1 E EskoCarlton County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 3 W South RangeDouglas County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 0.25 inches pea | 1 N Knife RiverLake County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 9 NNE Island LakeSt. Louis County | Trained Spotter |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 5 E ShawSt. Louis County | Storm Chaser |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Duluth
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.50 inches | Tea cup | Duluth, St. Louis County | Aug 23, 1998 |
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Twig, St. Louis County | May 14, 2007 |
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Poplar, Douglas County | Jul 26, 2021 |
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Maple, Douglas County | Jul 26, 2021 |
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Saginaw, St. Louis County | Sep 16, 2021 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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