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Hail history for Pipestone, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pipestone on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 12, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Pipestone
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Pipestone 1 hail report · closest near the center of Pipestone |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Pipestone, Airlie 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Pipestone |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Cazenovia 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pipestone |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Pipestone meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Pipestone
Of 26 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (5).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Pipestone
May 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pipestone (6 mi from Pipestone)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was mostly penny size with a few golf ball size stones.May 8, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ihlen (9 mi from Pipestone)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was mostly pea to dime size, but a few stones were as large as golf balls.Apr 12, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hatfield (6 mi from Pipestone)
Sep 21, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Pipestone (3 mi from Pipestone)
Jul 24, 2014 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Trosky (8 mi from Pipestone)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pipestone
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | EF? | Ihlen 5 mi from Pipestone |
| Jun 11, 2019 | EF0 | Pipestone 0 mi from Pipestone |
| Jun 14, 2016 | EF0 | Pipestone Airport 2 mi from Pipestone |
| Jun 3, 2016 | EF0 | Cazenovia 7 mi from Pipestone |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pipestone
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pipestone since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Pipestone 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 60 mph, a measured | Trosky 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 70 mph, a estimat | Ihlen, Trosky, Airlie 3 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 81 mph, a measured | Trosky 2 wind reports |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 60 mph, a measured | Pipestone 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 64 mph, a estimat | Ihlen 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 60 mph, a estimat | Holland 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 64 mph, a measured | Pipestone 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pipestone 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 71 mph, a measured | Pipestone 1 wind report |
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 Pipestone; 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.
Cities nearby
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 Pipestone.
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