Hail Swath Map Preview
The Grand Rapids, MN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 10 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 3, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Grand Rapids, MN Hail Map
The August 3, 2024 hail swath map for Grand Rapids, MN covers approximately 2,883 square miles and includes an estimated 32,649 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,127 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 12,124 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,051 sq mi | 10,217 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,127 sq mi | 12,124 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 424 sq mi | 5,517 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 156 sq mi | 2,902 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 75 sq mi | 946 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 36 sq mi | 630 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 12 sq mi | 249 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 64 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Grand Rapids, MN Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 3, 2024 hail swath map area for Grand Rapids, MN, HailGeeks estimates 21,003 single-family homes, 448 townhomes, and 2,425 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 8,287 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,067 | 107 | 848 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,287 | 185 | 674 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,176 | 92 | 419 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,464 | 48 | 355 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 519 | 12 | 47 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 317 | 2 | 53 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 151 | 2 | 18 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 22 | 0 | 11 |
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Counties Inside the Grand Rapids, MN Hail Map
Hail from the August 3, 2024 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Grand Rapids, MN region. Itasca County, MN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 7,257 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Grand Rapids, MN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 28 cities near Grand Rapids, MN. Blackduck, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 44 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 3, 2024 Grand Rapids, MN hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Grand Rapids, MN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 3, 2024 Grand Rapids, MN hail map spans 48 ZIP codes. ZIP 56630 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 581.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 3, 2024 hail map for Grand Rapids, MN currently list 10 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 3, 2024 11:00 AM CT |
1.00 in | 5 ENE Wirt | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 3, 2024 12:10 PM CT |
1.75 in | Blackduck | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 3, 2024 12:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Blackduck | MN | Garden Damaged. Hail lasted 5 minutes. |
August 3, 2024 3:21 PM CT |
1.25 in | Nashwauk | MN | Photos from Facebook message. Long axis of hail is quite a bit longer on some of the stones. |
August 3, 2024 3:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | Nashwauk | MN | Time approximated. Facebook message with pictures of hail about quarter size. |
August 3, 2024 6:10 PM CT |
1.25 in | Backus | MN | hailed for 10-15 minutes. |
August 3, 2024 6:11 PM CT |
1.25 in | Backus | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 3, 2024 6:14 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NE Backus | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 3, 2024 6:15 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 S Backus | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 3, 2024 7:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | Pequot Lakes | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 3, 2024 11:00 AM CT | 5 ENE Wirt | MN | A few trees down around Squaw Lake. | |
August 3, 2024 12:50 PM CT | 2 NNE Inger | MN | 6 trees down around Portage Lake. Largest in diameter was 16 inches. | |
August 3, 2024 3:55 PM CT | 1 WNW Cotton | MN | Several trees down. Ten inches in diameter. | |
August 3, 2024 7:01 PM CT | 2 SSW Ball Bluff | MN | Several trees downed on the west side of Ball Bluff Lake. Time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 3, 2024 Grand Rapids, MN storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Grand Rapids, MN Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Grand Rapids, MN region as the August 3, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 28, 2024 through Jul 31, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 31, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Grand Rapids, MN
Not sure whether the August 3, 2024 Grand Rapids, MN hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Grand Rapids, MN region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 3, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Grand Rapids, MN region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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