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Hail history for Zumbrota, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zumbrota on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 11, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Zumbrota
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Oronoco 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Zumbrota |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Goodhue 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Zumbrota |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Mazeppa 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Zumbrota |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Zumbrota 1 hail report · closest near the center of Zumbrota |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Zumbrota by year
When hail season peaks near Zumbrota
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Zumbrota
May 11, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pine Is (7 mi from Zumbrota)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported west of Oronoco.Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mantorville (9 mi from Zumbrota)
May 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wanamingo (9 mi from Zumbrota)
Jul 22, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pine Is (6 mi from Zumbrota)
National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report, picture via Twitter and confirmed by law enforcement.May 22, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wanamingo (6 mi from Zumbrota)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zumbrota
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF0 | Zumbrota 3 mi from Zumbrota |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF0 | Bellechester 8 mi from Zumbrota |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF0 | Bellechester 8 mi from Zumbrota |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zumbrota
44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zumbrota since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 5, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Zumbrota 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Goodhue, Bellechester, Mazeppa 4 wind reports |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Wanamingo, Zumbrota, Berne 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Zumbrota 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Genoa, Oronoco 3 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Zumbrota 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 81 mph, estimated | Goodhue, Genoa, Pine Is 7 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 70 mph, estimated | Bellechester, Goodhue 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 85 mph, estimated | Hader, Mazeppa 2 wind reports |
| May 8, 2014 | 70 mph, estimated | Goodhue 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 Zumbrota; 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 Zumbrota.
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