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Hail history for Windom, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Windom on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 13, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Windom
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Windom Muni Airport, Windom, Mountain Lake 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Windom |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Windom, Windom Muni Airport 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Windom |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Windom, Mountain Lake 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Windom |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Windom by year
When hail season peaks near Windom
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Windom
May 17, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windom (0 mi from Windom)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail damaged vehicles, siding, roofs, and cracked windows. Minor crop damage was also suspected. The amount of damage was not known.Apr 13, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windom (3 mi from Windom)
National Weather Service description (English): Photo provided with ruler for comparison.Jul 21, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Windom (0 mi from Windom)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail consisted of a few golf ball size stones with most of the hail of smaller size.May 21, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Windom (0 mi from Windom)
Jul 20, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Windom (0 mi from Windom)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Windom
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | EF0 | Windom 3 mi from Windom |
| Aug 17, 2019 | EF0 | Windom 7 mi from Windom |
| Aug 10, 2019 | EF0 | Windom 1 mi from Windom |
| May 17, 2013 | EF0 | Windom 5 mi from Windom |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Windom
31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Windom since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 30, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Delft 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Miloma, Swastika Beach, Bergen 7 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Windom 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Bergen 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Windom Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 66 mph, measured | Windom Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Mountain Lake, Windom 2 wind reports |
| May 11, 2022 | 76 mph, measured | Windom Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Windom, Windom Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Windom Muni Airport 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 Windom; 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Windom.
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