Hail History

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Hail history for Luverne, MN

Last hail within 10 milesMay 17, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 28, 2025
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles54

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Luverne on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 28, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Luverne

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 17, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Kanaranzi
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Luverne
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball
Luverne
1 hail report · closest near the center of Luverne
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Magnolia, Hardwick
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Luverne
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20252.75 in
baseball
Beaver Creek
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Luverne
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 Luverne by year

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When hail season peaks near Luverne

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).

JanFebMar3Apr7May5Jun4Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Luverne

Apr 28, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Beaver Creek (6 mi from Luverne)

National Weather Service description (English): A very non-uniform hailstone measured at 2.8 inches at its widest.

Jul 13, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Magnolia (7 mi from Luverne)

Jun 16, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hardwick (9 mi from Luverne)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles.

Jul 10, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Luverne Airport (4 mi from Luverne)

Apr 13, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Luverne (1 mi from Luverne)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Luverne

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 5, 2014EF0Luverne
7 mi from Luverne
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2007EF0Beaver Creek
9 mi from Luverne
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Luverne

54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Luverne since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 5, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 202665 mph, measuredBeaver Creek
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 202681 mph, estimatedHardwick
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202669 mph, measuredBeaver Creek
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202666 mph, measuredLuverne Airport, Beaver Creek
2 wind reports
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Sep 14, 202575 mph, estimatedBeaver Creek
3 wind reports
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Jul 31, 202459 mph, measuredMagnolia, Beaver Creek
2 wind reports
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Jul 13, 202372 mph, measuredLuverne, Magnolia
2 wind reports
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Jun 24, 202364 mph, estimatedLuverne
1 wind report
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Oct 23, 202274 mph, measuredMagnolia
1 wind report
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Jul 5, 202283 mph, measuredBeaver Creek, Magnolia
2 wind reports
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 Luverne; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Luverne.

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