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Hail history for Mcleod County, MN
127 hail reports in Mcleod County since 2006 on 59 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 27, 2016.
Cities in Mcleod County
Recent hail in Mcleod County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Glencoe 1 hail report |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hutchinson 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Mcleod County by year
When hail season peaks in Mcleod County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mcleod County
115 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mcleod County since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jun 12, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Plato 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Fernando 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Winsted, Glencoe Muni Airport, Hutchinson Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lester Prairie 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 86 mph, measured | Hutchinson, Hutchinson Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Sherman 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Heatwole, Glencoe 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lester Prairie 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Winsted 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 66 mph, measured | Hutchinson Airport, Hutchinson 4 wind reports |
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 Mcleod 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).