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Hail history for Olmsted County, MN
193 hail reports in Olmsted County since 2006 on 67 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 29, 2018.
Cities in Olmsted County
Recent hail in Olmsted County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Viola 1 hail report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Rochester 2 hail reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Rochester, Oronoco, Douglas 3 hail reports |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Rochester Muni 1 hail report |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Salem Corners 1 hail report |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Rochester 1 hail report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Marion, Rochester, Douglas 3 hail reports |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Oronoco 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Olmsted County by year
When hail season peaks in Olmsted County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Olmsted County
148 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Olmsted County since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 13, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Rochester, Marion, Stewartville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 76 mph, measured | Rochester Muni, Rochester, Oronoco 5 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rochester 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 81 mph, measured | Rochester Muni 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Rochester 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Rochester, Rochester Muni, Eyota 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Byron, Rochester Muni, Kasson 3 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Byron 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 66 mph, measured | Rochester 5 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Rochester 4 wind reports |
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 Olmsted County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).