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Crow Wing County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Has it hailed in Crow Wing County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 8 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 23 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 64 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 20, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Crow Wing County, Minnesota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Crow Wing County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Crow Wing County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

23
Events (12 mo)
8
Hail
15
Wind
0
Tornado
2"
Max hail
64
Max wind (mph)
Aug 20, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 20, 2026 hail event near 2 NNE Cuyuna, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 20, 2026 hail event (2") near 2 NNE Cuyuna. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 20, 2026 storm activity in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Public report with photo of hail. Person reported largest stone measured 2 inches in diameter. (DLH)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNE Cuyuna

“Most hail was smaller than quarter-size. Largest was half-dollar. (DLH)”

SPC verified report · 6 ENE Mission

Monday, July 6, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Reports of broken trees at Boom Lake in Brainerd. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. (DLH)”

SPC verified report · 1 WSW Brainerd

“Trained spotter reports that 4 healthy oak trees 6 to 10 inch diameter were uprooted. Time of report is when it occurred. (DLH)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Breezy Point

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Time estimated from radar. Report with photo from social media. (DLH)”

SPC verified report · 5 NNW Pine Knoll

Monday, June 29, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“A gust to 64 mph was recorded by the Brainerd Airport ASOS station KBRD. (DLH)”

SPC verified report · 5 NE Brainerd

“ASOS station KBRD Brainerd Airport. (DLH)”

SPC verified report · 4 NE Brainerd

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 19, 2026 storm activity in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking two broken lines of thunderstorms capable of producing pea to penny size hail, wind gusts to 40 mph, and occasional lightning. The first line extended from Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to 9 miles northwest of Isabella to 6 miles northeast of Brimson to 6 miles northwest of Knife River to near Foxboro.”

NWS severe weather mention · Crow Wing County

“At 527 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported and Doppler radar indicated a broken line of strong thunderstorms capable of producing pea to penny size hail extending from Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to near Gilbert to near Floodwood to near Mille Lacs Band East Lake Area to near Pequot Lakes. The line was moving east- northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Hail up to penny-size in diameter.”

NWS severe weather mention · Crow Wing County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Crow Wing and South and Cass Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Crow Wing County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Crow Wing and South and Cass Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Crow Wing County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Crow Wing and South and Cass Counties. WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Crow Wing County

Friday, February 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Crow Wing, Northern Aitkin, Pine, South Aitkin, Koochiching, North Cass, North Itasca, South Cass, South Itasca, and North St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, East Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake and, Deer Creek areas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Crow Wing County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Crow Wing, Pine, South Aitkin, and South Cass Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, East Lake areas. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Crow Wing County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Crow Wing County, MN?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 20, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 23 severe weather events in Crow Wing County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Crow Wing County recently?

Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Crow Wing County?

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