Hail History

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Hail history for Plainview, MN

Last hail within 10 milesMar 28, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 11, 2022
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles23

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plainview on 21 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 Plainview

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 28, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Elgin, Plainview
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Plainview		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 Plainview by year

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When hail season peaks near Plainview

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and August (3).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr8May3Jun2Jul3Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Plainview

Jun 17, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Conception (9 mi from Plainview)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell near Conception.

May 11, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Plainview (4 mi from Plainview)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from golf ball to tennis ball fell north of Plainview.

May 31, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Conception (8 mi from Plainview)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell between Kellogg and Plainview.

Jul 31, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plainview (0 mi from Plainview)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball sized hail in the town of Plainview.

Jul 13, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Plainview (3 mi from Plainview)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plainview

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF1Elgin
8 mi from Plainview		4.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF2Viola
7 mi from Plainview		3.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF2Elgin
4 mi from Plainview		3.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Plainview
3 mi from Plainview		4.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 20, 2021EF0Chatfield Jct
10 mi from Plainview		5.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 17, 2017EF0Elgin
5 mi from Plainview		0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 17, 2017EF0Plainview
0 mi from Plainview		0.8 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Conception
7 mi from Plainview		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plainview

23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plainview since 2006, on 16 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Dec 15, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202664 mph, measuredElgin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 31, 202475 mph, estimatedElgin
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202458 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202260 mph, measuredMillville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202185 mph, measuredPlainview, Elgin
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202046 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201958 mph, estimatedPlainview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 201852 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 201758 mph, estimatedHammond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 201559 mph, estimatedMillville
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 Plainview; 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 Plainview.

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