On the Fourth of July, scattered thunderstorms hit the western and southern parts of the Northland, bringing 1 to 2 inches of rain in some areas. There were also a few reports of large hail, up to the size of golf balls, along with damaging winds.
Latest storm updates for July 4, 2026
6:18 PM: Thunderstorm Wind Damage. 4 W Pine City, MN (Pine County). Strong winds blew over a large tree onto a truck.
6:18 PM: Thunderstorm Wind Damage. 3 W Pine City, MN (Pine County). Report of high winds, trees down, and power lines hanging on the road off Pokegama Lake.
4:20 PM: Hail 1.75″ (golf ball size). 4 WSW McGrath, MN (Aitkin County)
4:16 PM: Hail 1.25″ (half dollar size). 7 WSW McGrath, MN (Aitkin County)
3:57 PM: Hail 1.00″ (quarter size). 2 E Aitkin, MN (Aitkin County)
3:57 PM: Hail 1.50″ (ping pong ball size). 2 E Aitkin, MN (Aitkin County)
3:55 PM: Hail 1.00″ (quarter size). 3 ESE Aitkin, MN (Aitkin County)
3:46 PM: Hail 1.75″ (golf ball size). 3 ESE Aitkin, MN (Aitkin County)
3:40 PM: Hail 1.00″ (quarter size). 5 NNW Pine Knoll, MN (Crow Wing County)
Rainfall totals for July 4, 2026
Pine Knoll, MN: 2.34″
Bovey, MN: 1.95″
Keewatin, MN: 1.89″
Sarona, WI: 1.74″
Cohasset, MN: 1.73″
Coleraine, MN: 1.68″
Palisade, MN: 1.65″
Hibbing, MN: 1.07″
Spooner, WI: 1.00″
Nashwauk, MN: 0.84″
Grand Rapids, MN: 0.78″
McGregor, MN: 0.74″
Hill City, MN: 0.67″
Aitkin, MN: 0.65″
Toivola, MN: 0.39″
Meadowlands, MN: 0.38″
Floodwood, MN: 0.26″
Brainerd, MN: 0.23″
Willow River, MN: 0.17″
Bigfork, MN: 0.16″
Trego Lake, WI: 0.10″
Cass Lake, MN: 0.10″
Eveleth, MN: 0.07″
Moose Lake, MN: 0.06″
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