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Hail history for Sleepy Eye, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sleepy Eye on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Oct 24, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Sleepy Eye
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sleepy Eye in the last two years.
Hail days near Sleepy Eye by year
When hail season peaks near Sleepy Eye
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Sleepy Eye
Oct 24, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Leavenworth (6 mi from Sleepy Eye)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to tennis ball sized hail caused damage to house and vehicle 1 mile northwest of Leavenworth, MN.Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Essig (6 mi from Sleepy Eye)
May 2, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hanska (9 mi from Sleepy Eye)
Aug 22, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Sleepy Eye (0 mi from Sleepy Eye)
Jun 10, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Sleepy Eye (0 mi from Sleepy Eye)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sleepy Eye
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | EF? | Essig 7 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Aug 28, 2021 | EF0 | Cobden 8 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Aug 28, 2021 | EF0 | Leavenworth 6 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Aug 28, 2021 | EF0 | Essig 4 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Aug 28, 2021 | EF? | Essig 8 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Jun 20, 2019 | EF0 | Leavenworth 8 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Jun 25, 2010 | EF2 | Essig 4 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF1 | Leavenworth 10 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF0 | Sleepy Eye 3 mi from Sleepy Eye |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF1 | Essig 4 mi from Sleepy Eye |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sleepy Eye
20 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sleepy Eye since 2006, on 11 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Leavenworth 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Evan, Sleepy Eye 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Sleepy Eye 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Leavenworth, Cobden, Sleepy Eye 9 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Leavenworth 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Sleepy Eye 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Sleepy Eye 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Sleepy Eye 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 60 mph, estimated | Sleepy Eye 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 75 mph, estimated | Essig 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 Sleepy Eye; 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 Sleepy Eye.
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