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Hail history for Freeborn County, MN
85 hail reports in Freeborn County since 2006 on 47 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 19, 2022.
Cities in Freeborn County
Recent hail in Freeborn County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Albert Lea 1 hail report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Albert Lea Airport, Conger 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Freeborn County by year
When hail season peaks in Freeborn County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Freeborn County
84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Freeborn County since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 12, 2024.
| 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 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 68 mph, estimated | Alden 2 wind reports |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Gordonsville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 79 mph, measured | Conger, Twin Lakes 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Albert Lea, Hollandale, Geneva 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Alden 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 78 mph, estimated | Oakland, Myrtle, Moscow 6 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Albert Lea 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Geneva 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 Freeborn County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).