Hail History

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Hail history for Rochester, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 10, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 17, 2026
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 17, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Rochester ranks #78 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Rochester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Rochester
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Rochester, Douglas
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 20251 in
quarter		Rochester Muni
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Salem Corners
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Rochester
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20251 in
quarter		Marion, Rochester, Douglas
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Rochester		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 Rochester by year

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When hail season peaks near Rochester

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and June (10).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr17May10Jun6Jul8Aug3Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rochester

Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rochester (7 mi from Rochester)

Aug 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rochester (1 mi from Rochester)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported 2 miles south of the Highway 52 / 63 intersection.

May 30, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rochester (2 mi from Rochester)

May 31, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simpson (7 mi from Rochester)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell southeast of Rochester.

Jun 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rochester (2 mi from Rochester)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail was reported on the southeast side of Rochester.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochester

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF1Rochester
3 mi from Rochester		7.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 4, 2019EF1Rochester
3 mi from Rochester		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 19, 2017EF1Chester
8 mi from Rochester		0.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 28, 2017EF0Chester
8 mi from Rochester		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 28, 2017EF0Viola
8 mi from Rochester		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 17, 2010EF1Douglas
5 mi from Rochester		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 13, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202668 mph, measuredRochester, Marion, Stewartville
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202576 mph, measuredRochester Muni, Rochester
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202458 mph, estimatedRochester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202481 mph, measuredRochester Muni
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202462 mph, measuredRochester
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202469 mph, estimatedRochester, Rochester Muni
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202360 mph, measuredRochester Muni, Byron, Kasson
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202360 mph, estimatedByron
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202266 mph, measuredRochester
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202260 mph, measuredRochester
4 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 Rochester; 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 Rochester.

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