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Hail history for Dodge, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dodge on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Dodge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hayfield, Kasson 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Dodge |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Claremont 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Dodge |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Kasson 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Dodge |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Berne, Eden 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Dodge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Dodge by year
When hail season peaks near Dodge
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Dodge
Jul 18, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Hayfield (10 mi from Dodge)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from golf ball to baseball fell in Hayfield.Jun 4, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Kasson (5 mi from Dodge)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail fell in Kasson. The hail broke several vehicle windows and damaged the siding on houses.Jul 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Claremont (5 mi from Dodge)
Apr 9, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dodge Center (0 mi from Dodge)
National Weather Service description (English): Egg sized hail was reported in Dodge Center.May 7, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hayfield (10 mi from Dodge)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Hayfield.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dodge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | EF0 | Hayfield 10 mi from Dodge |
| May 20, 2024 | EF0 | Hayfield 7 mi from Dodge |
| Aug 13, 2010 | EF1 | Hayfield 10 mi from Dodge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dodge
63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dodge since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 28, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Kasson 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 74 mph, measured | Kasson 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Kasson 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Mantorville, Dodge Center 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Dodge Center 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Dodge Center Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Dodge Center Airport, Hayfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Hayfield, Claremont, Dodge Center 5 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 52 mph, estimated | Claremont, Kasson 2 wind reports |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 72 mph, measured | Kasson, Dodge Center Airport, Claremont 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 Dodge; 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.
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33 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Dodge.
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