Hail in Wadena County, Minnesota

Hail August 3, 2024 · Wadena County, Minnesota

1.75 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Law Enforcement reports golf ball sized hail around Staples. Delayed report.

The wider storm

A shortwave trough from Canada pushed a cold front across the area, causing severe weather in the vicinity of the frontal passage. Main threats were large hail, verified by numerous reports of large hail up to 4 inches.

Began near Staples (46.3900, -94.8100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1210737. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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