Hail History

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Hail history for Cannon Falls, MN

Last hail within 10 milesApr 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.3 inApr 13, 2026
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles42

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cannon Falls on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.3 in on Apr 13, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Recent hail near Cannon Falls

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Cannon Falls
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Cannon Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20263.3 inDennison, Wastedo, Sogn
6 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Cannon Falls		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Cannon Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near Cannon Falls

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and July (3).

JanFebMar2Apr2May2Jun3Jul5Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cannon Falls

Apr 13, 2026 · 3.3 in · Dennison (9 mi from Cannon Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Several very large hail stones roughly 2.5 inches in diameter fell near Urland Church on Goodhue County 9.

Jun 17, 2021 · 3 in (tea cup) · Stanton (3 mi from Cannon Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Hailstone was measured and emailed to the weather service. The hail stone was 3 inches in diameter and fell east of Stanton.

May 16, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Cannon Falls (1 mi from Cannon Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of very large hail, up to 2.5 inches in diameter, fell from west of Dennison, to near Cannon Falls. There were reports of hail damage to siding, cars and roofs in this swath of large hail.

Aug 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Welch (10 mi from Cannon Falls)

Jul 24, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampton (9 mi from Cannon Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Deputy reported golf ball size hail near Hampton. Time estimated by radar.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cannon Falls

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 20, 2018EF1Dennison
8 mi from Cannon Falls		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF1Cannon Falls
2 mi from Cannon Falls		1.9 mi long, 440 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF0Randolph
4 mi from Cannon Falls		2.5 mi long, 70 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF0New Trier
6 mi from Cannon Falls		4.6 mi long, 220 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF0Cannon Falls
2 mi from Cannon Falls		0.7 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 27, 2018EF0Vasa
8 mi from Cannon Falls		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 5, 2016EF0Sogn
8 mi from Cannon Falls		2.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF1New Trier
4 mi from Cannon Falls		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2007EF0Dennison
10 mi from Cannon Falls		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cannon Falls

42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cannon Falls since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 5, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202558 mph, measuredCannon Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, estimatedRandolph
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202459 mph, measuredStanton Carleton Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202260 mph, estimatedWastedo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 202260 mph, estimatedWangs, Randolph
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202164 mph, estimatedSogn, White Rock
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202075 mph, estimatedCannon Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 201964 mph, estimatedCannon Falls, Hampton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 2018110 mph, estimatedDennison, Stanton Carleton Airport, Sogn
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 201860 mph, estimatedDennison, Cannon Falls
2 wind reports		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 Cannon Falls; 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 Cannon Falls.

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