Big Lake, MN 09-12-2018

by

Hail Map Big Lake, MN 09-12-2018

Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Big Lake, MN, Monticello, MN and Princeton, MN on September 12, 2018. This hail storm was traveling NE at 33 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 56 minute(s). Radar reported a max hail size of 1.75″ and an average hail size of 1.39″. We estimate that 6,505 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect potential damage to fruit, crops and vegetation, but not much else (Intensity Rating 1).

Click on the title to See More…

Aitkin, MN 09-01-2018

by

Hail Map Aitkin, MN 09-01-2018

Doppler radar detected Egg size hail near Aitkin, MN, Pequot Lakes, MN and Clear Lake, MN on September 1, 2018. This hail storm was traveling E at 42 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 2 hour(s). There were 5 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 2.75″ and an average hail size of 2.06″. We estimate that 20,982 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find damaged crops, glass damage, automobile bodywork damage, as well as isolated roof damage (Intensity Rating 3).

Click on the title to See More…

2.25 Inch Hail Near Buffalo, MN 08-30-2016

by

Aniswath Preview Image

Doppler radar detected Half Dollar size hail near Buffalo, MN, Forest Lake, MN and Hugo, MN on August 30, 2016. This hail storm was traveling SSE at 14 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 2 hour(s). Radar reported a max hail size of 2.25″ and an average hail size of 1.39″. We estimate that 61,185 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant.Based on this information, you can expect potential damage to fruit, crops and vegetation, but not much else (Impact Rating 1).

Click on the title to See More…

4 Inch Hail Near Chippewa Falls, WI 06-20-2016

by

Aniswath Preview Image

Doppler radar detected Ping Pong Ball size hail near Chippewa Falls, WI, Brainerd, MN and Grand Rapids, MN on June 20, 2016. This hail storm was traveling E at 45 mph and the entire storm produced hail for roughly 2 hour(s). There were 20 spotter report(s) with reported max hail size of 4″ and an average hail size of 1.5″. We estimate that 102,261 buildings were in the affected area and the probability of hail DHI detected was significant.Based on this information, you can expect widespread, severe damage to tiled roofs, automobiles, and aircraft over highly populated areas. Risk of personal injury is also high, and is often accompanied by other severe weather events (wind, tornadoes).

Click on the title to See More…

2 Inch Hail Near Hutchinson, MN 09-03-2014

by

Aniswath Preview Image

Doppler radar
detected Half Dollar
size hail near Hutchinson, MN, Little Falls, MN and North Branch, MN on September 3, 2014. This hail storm was traveling E at
38.21 mph and produced hail for roughly 8 hour(s). Spotters reported a max hail size of 2″ and an average hail size of 1.27″. We estimate that 44,598 buildings were in the affected area. There were 19 spotter report(s) and the volume of hail DHI detected was significant. Based on this information, you can expect to find damaged crops, glass damage, automobile bodywork damage, as well as isolated roof damage (Impact Rating 3).

Click on the title to See More…