Hail History

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Hail history for Fairmont, MN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 1, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Oct 4, 2006
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairmont on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Oct 4, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Fairmont

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 1, 20260.88 in
nickel		Northrop
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Fairmont		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 20261 in
quarter		Fairmont
1 hail report · closest near the center of Fairmont		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 13, 20261 in
quarter		East Chain
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Fairmont		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fairmont by year

20607081091101111121321411511621718192202112212312425326

When hail season peaks near Fairmont

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).

JanFebMar4Apr4May4Jun3Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fairmont

Oct 4, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fairmont (3 mi from Fairmont)

National Weather Service description (English): Several hailstones between tennis ball and baseball size reported at this location.

May 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairmont Airport (1 mi from Fairmont)

National Weather Service description (English): Most of the hail was quarter size, but a few were as large as golf ball.

May 20, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Welcome (7 mi from Fairmont)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail razed a bean field, which had to be replanted.

Apr 12, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilbert (6 mi from Fairmont)

Jun 22, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Welcome (8 mi from Fairmont)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairmont

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2026EF?Northrop
4 mi from Fairmont		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF0Fairmont
2 mi from Fairmont		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 10, 2019EF0Fairmont Airport
4 mi from Fairmont		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF1Granada
6 mi from Fairmont		5.3 mi long, 220 yd wide
Jun 25, 2010EF0Fairmont Airport
2 mi from Fairmont		0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairmont

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairmont since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 17, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 30, 202667 mph, measuredWelcome
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202664 mph, estimatedFairmont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202558 mph, measuredFairmont Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202467 mph, measuredFairmont Airport, Welcome, Fairmont
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202460 mph, measuredFairmont Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202264 mph, estimatedNorthrop
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202158 mph, measuredFairmont Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201964 mph, measuredFairmont Airport, Fairmont
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 201858 mph, estimatedWelcome, Northrop
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 201763 mph, measuredFairmont Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Fairmont; 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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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 Fairmont.

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