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Hail history for Albert Lea, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Albert Lea on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Albert Lea
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Albert Lea 1 hail report · closest near the center of Albert Lea |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Albert Lea Airport 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Albert Lea |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Albert Lea by year
When hail season peaks near Albert Lea
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Albert Lea
May 19, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Twin Lakes (6 mi from Albert Lea)
Oct 4, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Glenville (9 mi from Albert Lea)
Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stanton (1 mi from Albert Lea)
Jun 16, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Albert Lea (1 mi from Albert Lea)
Jun 17, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clarks Grove (10 mi from Albert Lea)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Albert Lea
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | EF1 | Gordonsville 10 mi from Albert Lea |
| Jun 26, 2025 | EF0 | Twin Lakes 6 mi from Albert Lea |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF1 | Alden 9 mi from Albert Lea |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Gordonsville 9 mi from Albert Lea |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Hayward 6 mi from Albert Lea |
| May 27, 2019 | EF0 | Glenville 6 mi from Albert Lea |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF1 | Bancroft 6 mi from Albert Lea |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | Armstrong 5 mi from Albert Lea |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | Albert Lea Airport 5 mi from Albert Lea |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | Lerdal 5 mi from Albert Lea |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | Clarks Grove 8 mi from Albert Lea |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF3 | Hollandale 10 mi from Albert Lea |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Albert Lea
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Albert Lea since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jun 10, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 68 mph, estimated | Conger, Glenville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Albert Lea Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Twin Lakes 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Albert Lea 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Albert Lea 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 63 mph, measured | Albert Lea Airport, Albert Lea 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Albert Lea Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Manchester 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Albert Lea, Clarks Grove, Hayward 3 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea; 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 Albert Lea.
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