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Hail history for Rice County, MN
109 hail reports in Rice County since 2006 on 47 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 13, 2024.
Cities in Rice County
Recent hail in Rice County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Cannon City 1 hail report |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Cannon City, Faribault, Dennison 7 hail reports |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Faribault 1 hail report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Morristown 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 Rice County by year
When hail season peaks in Rice County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rice County
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rice County since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on May 11, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Faribault Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Faribault 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Faribault 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Faribault 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2022 | 79 mph, measured | Morristown 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Nerstrand 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Morristown 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Little Chicago 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 61 mph, measured | Northfield 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Faribault 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 Rice 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).