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Hail history for Glenwood, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glenwood on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Glenwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Glenwood 1 hail report · closest near the center of Glenwood |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Villard, Glenwood 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Glenwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Glenwood by year
When hail season peaks near Glenwood
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near Glenwood
Jul 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Terrace (8 mi from Glenwood)
Jun 10, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Villard (7 mi from Glenwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Photo report of tennis ball size hail in Villard.Jul 11, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Terrace (10 mi from Glenwood)
Aug 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Prague (8 mi from Glenwood)
Jul 10, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lowry (8 mi from Glenwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glenwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Glenwood 5 mi from Glenwood |
| May 30, 2022 | EF2 | Forada 8 mi from Glenwood |
| May 12, 2022 | EF0 | Lowry 7 mi from Glenwood |
| May 25, 2016 | EF0 | Villard 6 mi from Glenwood |
| May 16, 2015 | EF0 | Sedan 7 mi from Glenwood |
| May 16, 2015 | EF0 | Villard 9 mi from Glenwood |
| May 1, 2012 | EF0 | Sedan 8 mi from Glenwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glenwood
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glenwood since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jul 10, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 76 mph, estimated | Starbuck, Lowry, Glenwood Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 61 mph, estimated | Starbuck 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Starbuck, Glenwood, Villard 4 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 66 mph, measured | Glenwood Airport, Glenwood 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Starbuck, Lowry, Glenwood Airport 3 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 72 mph, measured | Glenwood, Villard, Long Beach 3 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Glenwood, Glenwood Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Starbuck 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2018 | 68 mph, measured | Glenwood Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Villard, Forada 3 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 Glenwood; 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 Glenwood.
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