Hail History

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Hail history for Mankato, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 2, 2012
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles54

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mankato on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Mankato ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Mankato

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20260.7 inSkyline
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Mankato		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Kasota
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mankato		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Rapidan
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Mankato		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 20251.25 in
half dollar		North Mankato
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Mankato		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20252 in
hen egg		Mankato, St Clair, Eagle Lake
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Mankato		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 Mankato by year

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When hail season peaks near Mankato

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (6).

JanFebMar6Apr6May9Jun5Jul6Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mankato

May 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Mankato (3 mi from Mankato)

National Weather Service description (English): Several spotters and local law enforcement officials reports a swath of very large hail from just west of North Mankato, to approximately 2 miles north of North Mankato. Most of the hail was quarter to half dollar size, but a few reports of tennis ball size hail was noted.

Aug 22, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mankato (2 mi from Mankato)

National Weather Service description (English): There was a social media picture of golf ball size hail in the western portion of Mankato.

Jun 16, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mankato (3 mi from Mankato)

Apr 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beauford (10 mi from Mankato)

Sep 20, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mankato (1 mi from Mankato)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mankato

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 5, 2024EF1St Clair
10 mi from Mankato		2.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 11, 2020EF0Nicollet
7 mi from Mankato		2.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF0Rapidan
5 mi from Mankato		0.8 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 16, 2017EF0Nicollet
10 mi from Mankato		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 16, 2017EF0Nicollet
10 mi from Mankato		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 14, 2016EF0Eagle Lake
8 mi from Mankato		2.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 13, 2010EF0Rapidan
5 mi from Mankato		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 25, 2010EF2Rapidan
8 mi from Mankato		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 25, 2010EF0Rapidan
5 mi from Mankato		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF0St Clair
8 mi from Mankato		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mankato

54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mankato since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 20, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 202558 mph, estimatedSearles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202464 mph, estimatedNorth Mankato
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202470 mph, estimatedEagle Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202358 mph, estimatedNorth Mankato
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202358 mph, measuredNorth Mankato, Mankato
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202263 mph, measuredMankato
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202266 mph, measuredMankato Muni Airport, Kasota
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202152 mph, estimatedMankato
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202075 mph, estimatedNicollet, Eagle Lake, Mankato
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 201964 mph, measuredMankato Muni 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 Mankato; 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 Mankato.

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