Hail History

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Hail history for North Mankato, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 13, 2026
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles56

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Mankato on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 13, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near North Mankato

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20260.7 inSkyline
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from North Mankato		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Kasota
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Mankato		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20262.75 in
baseball		St Peter, Judson, Oshawa
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from North Mankato		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 20251.25 in
half dollar		North Mankato
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from North Mankato		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20252 in
hen egg		Mankato, Eagle Lake
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from North Mankato		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20250.75 in
penny		Nicollet
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from North 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 North Mankato by year

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When hail season peaks near North Mankato

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (7).

JanFebMar6Apr7May10Jun5Jul6Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near North Mankato

Apr 13, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Peter (10 mi from North Mankato)

May 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Mankato (1 mi from North 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 (3 mi from North 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 (4 mi from North Mankato)

Jun 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Peter (10 mi from North Mankato)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of ping pong and golf ball size hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Mankato

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 16, 2025EF0Nicollet
9 mi from North Mankato		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 11, 2020EF0Nicollet
6 mi from North Mankato		2.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
Sep 20, 2018EF0Rapidan
5 mi from North Mankato		0.8 mi long, 70 yd wide
Aug 16, 2017EF0Nicollet
8 mi from North Mankato		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 16, 2017EF0Nicollet
8 mi from North Mankato		1.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 14, 2016EF0Eagle Lake
9 mi from North Mankato		2.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015EF0Oshawa
10 mi from North Mankato		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 13, 2010EF0Rapidan
5 mi from North Mankato		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 25, 2010EF2Rapidan
7 mi from North Mankato		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 25, 2010EF0Rapidan
5 mi from North Mankato		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF0St Clair
9 mi from North Mankato		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Mankato

56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Mankato since 2006, on 40 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
Aug 28, 202160 mph, measuredOshawa
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202075 mph, estimatedNicollet, Eagle Lake, Mankato
5 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 North 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 North Mankato.

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