Hail History

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Hail history for Independence, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Aug 5, 2019
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles66

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Independence on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 5, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Independence

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20261 in
quarter		Greenwood, Hanover, Corcoran
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20250.75 in
penny		Delano
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Mound
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Hanover
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Independence		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 Independence by year

30660720810921021131221314215416217318219320121122223124325126

When hail season peaks near Independence

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and June (9).

JanFebMar2Apr9May9Jun12Jul9Aug5SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Independence

Aug 5, 2019 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Delano (5 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): The four inch diameter hailstone was measured with a ruler, and posted on social media.

Jun 20, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Delano (8 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): The Carver County News described one report of baseball size hail (2.75 inch), but this was unconfirmed. Hail damaged houses, vehicles, and area crops.

Jul 17, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Bonifacius (6 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Several trained spotters reported numerous dime, up to baseball size hail from west of Minnetrista, southeast to Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius and Mound.

Aug 10, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rockford (4 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of very large hail, up to tennis ball size, that occurred from Rockford, east-southeast along Highway 55, toward Medina, and eastward to Plymouth. The largest hailstone was measured in the town of Loretto where the 2.5-inch diameter hail fell around 2325 LST. Damage was reported to roofs and cars.

May 21, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mound (6 mi from Independence)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Independence

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 29, 2025EF1Victoria
10 mi from Independence		4.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Sep 29, 2023EF0Delano
8 mi from Independence		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 14, 2020EF0Greenfield
8 mi from Independence		0.4 mi long, 65 yd wide
Sep 2, 2019EF0Watertown
6 mi from Independence		1.3 mi long, 90 yd wide
Sep 2, 2019EF1Minnetrista
6 mi from Independence		2.5 mi long, 210 yd wide
May 21, 2011EF0Hamel
7 mi from Independence		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 8, 2009EF1Minnetrista
5 mi from Independence		9.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Independence

66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independence since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Sep 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedMontrose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202564 mph, estimatedMedina
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202564 mph, estimatedHanover
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202458 mph, estimatedLoretto
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202462 mph, estimatedHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202385 mph, estimatedBuffalo Muni Airport, Delano, Corcoran
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202358 mph, estimatedHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202264 mph, estimatedDelano, Montrose
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202149 mph, estimatedWaconia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202060 mph, estimatedGreenfield
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 Independence; 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 Independence.

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