Hail history for Bemidji, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bemidji since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bemidji
- Last hail
- Aug 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 17, 2001
66 reports on 44 days since 1956 · #7 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Bemidji
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bemidji
The latest hail report in and around Bemidji is from August 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 24, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bemidji logged 34 reports on 21 hail days, about 1.7 reports a year. That is 3.8 times the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bemidji accounts for 21% of the 319 reports filed in Beltrami County.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Minnesota town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on July 17, 2001 near 15 E Bemidji.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2010, with 9 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bemidji 1.7
- Beltrami County 8.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bemidji 21
- Beltrami County 82
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bemidji 3%
- Beltrami County 3%
- Median Minnesota town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | 15 E Bemidji | Beltrami | — | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bemidji | Beltrami | $50K | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 NE Bemidji | Beltrami | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.62 SE Lavinia | Beltrami | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 E Bemidji | Beltrami | $400K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 23 35%
- 1–2 in 41 62%
- 2 in + 2 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SW Bemidji | Beltrami | 10:55 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SSW Bemidji | Beltrami | 10:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Lavinia | Beltrami | 21:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 SE Bemidji | Beltrami | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 NE Bemidji | Beltrami | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.34 ESE Bemidji | Beltrami | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.67 NE Lavinia | Beltrami | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 E Bemidji | Beltrami | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.45 SSE Birchmont | Beltrami | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 E Bemidji | Beltrami | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.44 WSW Bemidji | Beltrami | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.25 SSW Bemidji | Beltrami | 10:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bemidji
- Turtle River 15 km · 14
- Tenstrike 24 km · 20
- Laporte 32 km · 11
- Lake George 35 km · 10
- Blackduck 36 km · 20
- Bagley 39 km · 18
- Walker 49 km · 21
- Bena 53 km · 13
Questions about hail in Bemidji
How often does it hail in Bemidji, Minnesota?
66 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bemidji since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.7 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bemidji?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bemidji?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 17, 2001 near 15 E Bemidji. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bemidji?
The most recent report in this data is from August 6, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bemidji had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was August 6, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.