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Hail history for Redwood Falls, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Redwood Falls on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 6, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Redwood Falls
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Morton 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Redwood Falls |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Redwood Falls by year
When hail season peaks near Redwood Falls
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Redwood Falls
Mar 6, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Redwood Falls (2 mi from Redwood Falls)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of large hail occurred from south of Redwood Falls, north-northeast toward the Renville County line. The largest hail stone was 2 inches in diameter. There was damage to local vehicles and vinyl siding due to the hail.Sep 6, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redwood Falls (0 mi from Redwood Falls)
Sep 6, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Morton (6 mi from Redwood Falls)
Jul 1, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Redwood Falls (0 mi from Redwood Falls)
Jun 10, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Redwood Falls (1 mi from Redwood Falls)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Redwood Falls
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2019 | EF1 | Wabasso 8 mi from Redwood Falls |
| Jul 1, 2011 | EF1 | Bechyn 9 mi from Redwood Falls |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Redwood Falls
32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Redwood Falls since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Aug 1, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Morton 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Redwood Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Redwood Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gilfillan 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Gilfillan 1 wind report |
| Oct 23, 2022 | 62 mph, measured | Redwood Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 68 mph, measured | Redwood Falls Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | Redwood Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Redwood Falls Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls; 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 Redwood Falls.
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