Hail History

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Hail history for Blue Earth, MN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 1, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 25, 2018
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles15

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Blue Earth on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 25, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Blue Earth

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 1, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Delavan
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Blue Earth		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 20261 in
quarter		Blue Earth
1 hail report · closest near the center of Blue Earth		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Blue Earth by year

10620710810931011112131415161171181912021221232425226

When hail season peaks near Blue Earth

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (2).

JanFeb1Mar1AprMay6Jun2Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Blue Earth

Oct 4, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Blue Earth (1 mi from Blue Earth)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail damaged crops in the Frost area as reported by Faribault County Farm Service Agency Director Kevin Beckman. An estimated one thousand acres of soybean fields throughout the county were impacted by hail, according to Mr. Beckman. As reported by the Faribault County Register newspaper.

Jul 25, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntley (7 mi from Blue Earth)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of very large hail, up to baseball size, occurred from south of Huntley, southeast to south-southeast of Blue Earth. Crops were reported shredded in this area due to the extremely large hail and wind. The COOP observer in Blue Earth reported up to quarter size hail during this time period.

Sep 1, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Delavan (9 mi from Blue Earth)

Jun 21, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Blue Earth (2 mi from Blue Earth)

Apr 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Blue Earth (1 mi from Blue Earth)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Blue Earth

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 20, 2018EF0Huntley
9 mi from Blue Earth		1.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jun 26, 2010EF0Guckeen
5 mi from Blue Earth		2.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF0Elmore
8 mi from Blue Earth		2.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF0Elmore
8 mi from Blue Earth		1.7 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Blue Earth

15 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Blue Earth since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jun 17, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 17, 202658 mph, estimatedFrost
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 201960 mph, estimatedWinnebago
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201960 mph, estimatedWinnebago
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 201958 mph, measuredBlue Earth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 201881 mph, estimatedGranada
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 201660 mph, estimatedBlue Earth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 201470 mph, estimatedBlue Earth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 201360 mph, estimatedFrost
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 201364 mph, estimatedElmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 201258 mph, measuredBlue Earth
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 Blue Earth; 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 Blue Earth.

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