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Hail history for Plainview, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plainview on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 11, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Plainview
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Elgin, Plainview 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Plainview |
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Of 21 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (8) and August (3).
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Jun 17, 2021 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Conception (9 mi from Plainview)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell near Conception.May 11, 2022 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Plainview (4 mi from Plainview)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from golf ball to tennis ball fell north of Plainview.May 31, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Conception (8 mi from Plainview)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell between Kellogg and Plainview.Jul 31, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plainview (0 mi from Plainview)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball sized hail in the town of Plainview.Jul 13, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Plainview (3 mi from Plainview)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plainview
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF1 | Elgin 8 mi from Plainview |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF2 | Viola 7 mi from Plainview |
| Apr 17, 2026 | EF2 | Elgin 4 mi from Plainview |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF1 | Plainview 3 mi from Plainview |
| Sep 20, 2021 | EF0 | Chatfield Jct 10 mi from Plainview |
| May 17, 2017 | EF0 | Elgin 5 mi from Plainview |
| May 17, 2017 | EF0 | Plainview 0 mi from Plainview |
| Jul 18, 2015 | EF0 | Conception 7 mi from Plainview |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plainview
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plainview since 2006, on 16 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Dec 15, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Elgin 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | Elgin 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Elgin 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2022 | 60 mph, a measured | Millville 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 85 mph, a measured | Plainview, Elgin 5 wind reports |
| May 26, 2020 | 46 mph, a estimat | Elgin 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Plainview 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2018 | 52 mph, a estimat | Elgin 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hammond 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 59 mph, a estimat | Millville 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 Plainview; 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 Plainview.
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