Hail History

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Hail history for Stewartville, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 1, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 29, 2018
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Stewartville on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 29, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Stewartville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 1, 20260.7 inCummingsville
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Stewartville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 20251 in
quarter		Rochester Muni
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Stewartville		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Salem Corners
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Stewartville		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 Stewartville by year

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When hail season peaks near Stewartville

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and August (7).

JanFebMar2Apr10May6Jun6Jul7Aug4Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Stewartville

May 29, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rock Dell (10 mi from Stewartville)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to two inch hail was reported just north of Rock Dell.

May 31, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simpson (8 mi from Stewartville)

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

Jun 16, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (7 mi from Stewartville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail fell north of Spring Valley near the Olmsted County line.

Jun 29, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rochester Muni (8 mi from Stewartville)

May 19, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rochester Muni (6 mi from Stewartville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Stewartville

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 17, 2026EF0Rock Dell
9 mi from Stewartville		2.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF2Oslo
1 mi from Stewartville		9.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Racine
8 mi from Stewartville		3.3 mi long, 85 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF0Washington
8 mi from Stewartville		4.6 mi long, 80 yd wide
Jun 4, 2019EF1Rochester
9 mi from Stewartville		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 13, 2010EF0Rock Dell
9 mi from Stewartville		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Stewartville

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Stewartville since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 13, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 2, 202664 mph, measuredMarion, Stewartville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 202659 mph, measuredCummingsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202576 mph, measuredRochester Muni, Rochester
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202481 mph, measuredRochester Muni, Washington
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202469 mph, estimatedRochester, Rochester Muni
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202360 mph, measuredRochester Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202246 mph, estimatedRochester
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202267 mph, measuredRochester Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202263 mph, measuredJudge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202276 mph, measuredJudge
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 Stewartville; 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 Stewartville.

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