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Hail history for Chatfield, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.7 in

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 22, 2013

Hail days since 200620

Days with hail 1 inch or larger13

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles30

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chatfield on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 22, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Chatfield

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	0.7 in	Cummingsville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Chatfield	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2025	1 in quarter	Chatfield 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Chatfield	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2025	1 in quarter	Chatfield 1 hail report · closest near the center of Chatfield	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 Chatfield by year

When hail season peaks near Chatfield

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (5).

Largest hail storms near Chatfield

Jul 22, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fountain (8 mi from Chatfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail that ranged in size from 1 inch to 2.5 inches fell in Fountain.

Sep 4, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Saratoga (9 mi from Chatfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported northwest of Clyde.

Jun 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (8 mi from Chatfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell north of Spring Valley near the Olmsted County line.

Jul 25, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Isinours (10 mi from Chatfield)

Jul 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Dover (9 mi from Chatfield)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chatfield

30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chatfield since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 13, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 1, 2026	59 mph, measured	Cummingsville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Fountain 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 2024	74 mph, measured	Washington, Fountain 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2024	64 mph, measured	Wykoff, Chatfield 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Chatfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 2022	58 mph, estimated	Saratoga 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 2022	59 mph, estimated	Chatfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 2021	66 mph, estimated	Pleasant Grove, Cummingsville 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2021	60 mph, estimated	Fillmore 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 2020	60 mph, estimated	Pleasant Grove 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 Chatfield; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Chatfield.

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