Hail History

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Hail history for Hutchinson, MN

Last hail within 10 milesApr 23, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.75 inAug 11, 2023
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles50

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hutchinson on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Aug 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and April.

Recent hail near Hutchinson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 23, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Cedar Mills
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Hutchinson		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251 in
quarter		Hutchinson
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hutchinson		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hutchinson by year

40640720810911041141213114215416417118119120121222223124125126

When hail season peaks near Hutchinson

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and April (9).

JanFeb1Mar9Apr7May7Jun9Jul6Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hutchinson

Aug 11, 2023 · 3.75 in · Dassel (8 mi from Hutchinson)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo of hail next to a ruler measured 3.75 inches with the largest stone near Hwy 15. There was damage to the siding on the west side of the house.

Jul 1, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lamson (10 mi from Hutchinson)

Aug 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Heatwole (3 mi from Hutchinson)

National Weather Service description (English): Local storm spotters and law enforcement officials reported quarter to golf ball size hail.

May 23, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hutchinson (5 mi from Hutchinson)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail, up to golf ball size, was reported between Lake Hook Road and Oday Avenue on 240th Street.

May 24, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brownton (7 mi from Hutchinson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hutchinson

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 14, 2020EF0Brownton
8 mi from Hutchinson		2.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 14, 2020EF1Biscay
9 mi from Hutchinson		2.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 28, 2019EF0Biscay
6 mi from Hutchinson		4.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 28, 2019EF0South Silver Lake
10 mi from Hutchinson		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 28, 2019EF1South Silver Lake
10 mi from Hutchinson		2.6 mi long, 440 yd wide
Aug 16, 2017EF0Biscay
4 mi from Hutchinson		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 16, 2006F0Biscay
5 mi from Hutchinson		1.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hutchinson

50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hutchinson since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jun 12, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202559 mph, measuredHutchinson Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202586 mph, measuredHutchinson, Hutchinson Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202463 mph, estimatedGreenleaf
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202358 mph, estimatedHeatwole
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202266 mph, measuredHutchinson Airport, Hutchinson
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202275 mph, estimatedHutchinson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202260 mph, estimatedHutchinson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202260 mph, estimatedHutchinson Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202260 mph, estimatedHutchinson Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202155 mph, estimatedHutchinson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hutchinson; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Hutchinson.

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