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Hail history for Jackson County, MN
89 hail reports in Jackson County since 2006 on 49 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 11, 2020.
Cities in Jackson County
Recent hail in Jackson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Jackson 1 hail report |
| May 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Okabena 1 hail report |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Lakefield, Okabena, Jackson Airport 7 hail reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Heron Lake 1 hail report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Spafford, Jackson, Petersburg 5 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 Jackson County by year
When hail season peaks in Jackson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jackson County
54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jackson County since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 1, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Jackson 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Miloma, Swastika Beach, Bergen 8 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Jackson Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Okabena 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Bergen 2 wind reports |
| May 11, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Alpha 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Jackson 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Lakefield 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakefield 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Okabena 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 Jackson 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).