Hail — Big Stone, Minnesota

2024-07-31 · near Graceville, Big Stone, Minnesota

Event narrative

Hail stones were estimated at 3 inches, resulting in blown out windows and damage to the roof at the residence. Windows on vehicles were also smashed.

Wider weather episode

A complex of storms produced large hail in western Minnesota on the afternoon of July 31st. The largest hail measured was 4 inches in diameter and resulted damage to roofs and vehicles near the town of Graceville.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195476. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.