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Hail history for New Ulm, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Ulm on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 9, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near New Ulm
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1 in quarter | New Ulm Airport, New Ulm 4 hail reports · closest near the center of New Ulm |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | New Ulm Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from New Ulm |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Nicollet 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from New Ulm |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near New Ulm by year
When hail season peaks near New Ulm
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near New Ulm
Jun 25, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Ulm Airport (6 mi from New Ulm)
National Weather Service description (English): Several spotters reported hail up to the size of baseballs from near St. George, through Klossner, and north of New Ulm, Minnesota, for several minutes.Jul 9, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lafayette (9 mi from New Ulm)
Jun 21, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Ulm (2 mi from New Ulm)
May 5, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · New Ulm Airport (2 mi from New Ulm)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · St George (10 mi from New Ulm)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Ulm
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | EF0 | Bernadotte 10 mi from New Ulm |
| Jun 16, 2025 | EF? | Courtland 5 mi from New Ulm |
| Aug 26, 2024 | EF? | Essig 8 mi from New Ulm |
| May 11, 2022 | EF0 | Searles 6 mi from New Ulm |
| Aug 28, 2021 | EF0 | Essig 9 mi from New Ulm |
| Aug 28, 2021 | EF? | Essig 7 mi from New Ulm |
| Jul 9, 2017 | EF0 | Courtland 5 mi from New Ulm |
| Jun 25, 2010 | EF2 | Courtland 6 mi from New Ulm |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Ulm
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Ulm since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 9, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | New Ulm, New Ulm Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | New Ulm, Klossner 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | New Ulm 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Lafayette 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | New Ulm 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | New Ulm Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 61 mph, measured | New Ulm Airport, New Ulm 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Courtland 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Lafayette 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Courtland 1 wind report |
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 New Ulm; 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 New Ulm.
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