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Hail history for Pine Island, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pine Island on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 11, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Pine Island
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Oronoco, Douglas 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Pine Island |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Mazeppa, Douglas 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Pine Island |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Berne, Zumbrota, Oronoco 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pine Island |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pine Island by year
When hail season peaks near Pine Island
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near Pine Island
May 11, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hammond (8 mi from Pine Island)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to tennis ball sized hail fell southwest of Hammond.Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mantorville (4 mi from Pine Island)
Jul 22, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pine Is (1 mi from Pine Island)
National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report, picture via Twitter and confirmed by law enforcement.Aug 18, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pine Is (0 mi from Pine Island)
Apr 9, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Douglas (9 mi from Pine Island)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pine Island
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF0 | Zumbrota 9 mi from Pine Island |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pine Island
39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pine Island since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 5, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Oronoco, Zumbrota 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Hammond, Mazeppa 2 wind reports |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Zumbrota, Berne 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Zumbrota 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Douglas 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Douglas 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Mantorville, Genoa, Oronoco 5 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Zumbrota 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 75 mph, measured | Genoa, Pine Is, Mantorville 6 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 70 mph, estimated | Mazeppa 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 Pine Island; 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 Pine Island.
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