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Hail history for Waseca County, MN
54 hail reports in Waseca County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 21, 2025.
Cities in Waseca County
Recent hail in Waseca County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Waldorf 1 hail report |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Otisco, Alma City 4 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 Waseca County by year
When hail season peaks in Waseca County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Waseca County
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Waseca County since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 11, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Waseca Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Waseca 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | New Richland 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | New Richland 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Waldorf 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Janesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 66 mph, measured | Waseca Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2022 | 62 mph, measured | New Richland 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Otisco, Waseca Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Janesville 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 Waseca 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).