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Hail history for Faribault, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Faribault on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.50 in on Jul 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Faribault
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Cannon City 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Faribault |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.00 in tea cup | Cannon City, Faribault 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Faribault |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Faribault 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Faribault |
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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Faribault
Of 33 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (7).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Faribault
Jul 13, 2024 · 3.50 in · Nerstrand (8 mi from Faribault)
Jun 22, 2016 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Little Chicago (10 mi from Faribault)
Apr 13, 2026 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Cannon City (4 mi from Faribault)
Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dundas (0 mi from Faribault)
Jun 20, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shieldsville (7 mi from Faribault)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Faribault
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | EF0 | Warsaw 8 mi from Faribault |
| Apr 28, 2025 | EF1 | Moland 8 mi from Faribault |
| Jul 13, 2024 | EF? | Moland 7 mi from Faribault |
| May 19, 2021 | EF0 | Medford 8 mi from Faribault |
| May 19, 2021 | EF0 | Warsaw 7 mi from Faribault |
| May 19, 2021 | EF0 | Warsaw 7 mi from Faribault |
| May 19, 2021 | EF0 | Warsaw 7 mi from Faribault |
| May 19, 2021 | EF0 | Dundas 8 mi from Faribault |
| May 19, 2021 | EF1 | Little Chicago 10 mi from Faribault |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF1 | Faribault 7 mi from Faribault |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF1 | Moland 8 mi from Faribault |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF1 | Morristown 9 mi from Faribault |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Faribault
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Faribault since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on May 11, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 58 mph, a measured | Faribault Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Faribault 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Faribault 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Faribault 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2022 | 79 mph, a measured | Morristown 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Nerstrand 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Morristown 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, a estimat | Faribault 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 60 mph, a estimat | Faribault 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2018 | 110 mph, a estimat | Dundas, Cannon City, Warsaw 5 wind reports |
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 Faribault; 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 Faribault.
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