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Hail history for Pipestone County, MN
81 hail reports in Pipestone County since 2006 on 34 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Aug 13, 2008.
Cities in Pipestone County
Recent hail in Pipestone County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lake Benton 1 hail report |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Woodstock, Pipestone 2 hail reports |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Pipestone, Edgerton, Airlie 5 hail reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Cazenovia 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 Pipestone County by year
When hail season peaks in Pipestone County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pipestone County
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pipestone County since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Pipestone 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Edgerton 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Holland, Ihlen, Trosky 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Edgerton 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Woodstock, Ihlen, Airlie 4 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 85 mph, estimated | Edgerton 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 81 mph, measured | Trosky 2 wind reports |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | Pipestone 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Ihlen 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Holland 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 Pipestone 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).