Hail History

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Hail history for Jackson, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 6, 2020
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles30

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jackson on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 6, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Jackson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20260.75 in
penny		Jackson
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Jackson		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 13, 20261 in
quarter		Lakefield, Jackson Airport
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Jackson		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20250.75 in
penny		Jackson, Petersburg
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Jackson		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 Jackson by year

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When hail season peaks near Jackson

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and July (6).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr8May5Jun6Jul2Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Jackson

Sep 6, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jackson Airport (6 mi from Jackson)

National Weather Service description (English): Hailstones in a photo were larger than a peace dollar. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Jul 4, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bergen (8 mi from Jackson)

May 29, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bergen (7 mi from Jackson)

Jul 11, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Petersburg (9 mi from Jackson)

Apr 12, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Petersburg (8 mi from Jackson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jackson

DateRatingWherePath
May 4, 2012EF0Lakefield
9 mi from Jackson		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 4, 2012EF0Lakefield
6 mi from Jackson		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jackson

30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jackson since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 1, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 2, 202657 mph, measuredJackson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202672 mph, measuredJackson Airport, Lakefield
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202560 mph, measuredJackson Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202385 mph, estimatedBergen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202260 mph, estimatedAlpha
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202270 mph, estimatedJackson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202170 mph, estimatedLakefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201964 mph, measuredLakefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 201960 mph, estimatedLakefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 201772 mph, measuredLakefield
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 Jackson; 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 Jackson.

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