Crow Wing County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Crow Wing County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 26 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 in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Crow Wing County
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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.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Reports of broken trees at Boom Lake in Brainerd. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar. (DLH)”
“Trained spotter reports that 4 healthy oak trees 6 to 10 inch diameter were uprooted. Time of report is when it occurred. (DLH)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Brainerd SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Breezy Point SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Crosslake SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Time estimated from radar. Report with photo from social media. (DLH)”
- Hail 1" 5 NNW Pine Knoll SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“A 100 foot tall tree down that had no previous damage. Multiple other smaller trees down as well. Branches were found speared into the ground after the storm. Time esti (DLH)”
“Photo of oak tree snapped approximately 10 ft above ground. Adjacent trees remained standing. Tree had some woodpecker damage. Time estimated from radar. (DLH)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SW Mission SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Breezy Point SPC verified report
Sunday, June 28, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“A gust to 64 mph was recorded by the Brainerd Airport ASOS station KBRD. (DLH)”
“ASOS station KBRD Brainerd Airport. (DLH)”
- Wind 64 mph 5 NE Brainerd SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph 4 NE Brainerd SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Emily SPC verified report
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 2 N Lennox SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“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.”
“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.”
- Hail 0.75" Crow Wing County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Crow Wing County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Crow Wing County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Crow Wing County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Crow Wing County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 60 mph Crow Wing County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Crow Wing County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Crow Wing County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 12, 2025
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Location is approximate near the Brainerd Airport. Trained spotter reported very strong winds and very heavy rain and large hail that was quarter size and up to an inch (DLH)”
“Trained spotter reported quarter size to slightly larger than quarter size hail at Central Lakes College near College Drive and the Mississippi River. (DLH)”
- Hail 1.5" 5 NE Brainerd SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 1 WSW Brainerd SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 E East Gull Lake SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Crow Wing County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 26 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.
Has there been hail in Crow Wing County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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