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Dakota County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Has it hailed in Dakota County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 13 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 65 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 52 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Dakota County, Minnesota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Dakota County, Minnesota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Dakota County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Dakota County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

65
Events (12 mo)
13
Hail
52
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 20, 2025 hail event near 1 SSE South St. Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 20, 2025 hail event (1.75") near 1 SSE South St. Paul. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Dakota County

Current NEXRAD radar over Dakota County, Minnesota with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Dakota County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 9, 2026 storm activity in Dakota County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 132 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Farmington, or 12 miles north of Northfield, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Lakeville, Farmington, Castle Rock, Hampton, Randolph, Vermillion, Miesville, New Trier and Lakeville Airport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 544 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Belle Plaine, or 29 miles north of Mankato, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Dakota County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 724 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms over Cologne, or 27 miles southwest of Minneapolis, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 545 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles west of Kasota to 11 miles southeast of Pine Island, or extending from 9 miles northwest of Mankato to 31 miles south of Red Wing, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Dakota County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 338 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Mounds View to near Carver, or extending from 10 miles north of Minneapolis to 23 miles southwest of Minneapolis, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over New Prague, or 23 miles west of Northfield, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 19, 2026 storm activity in Dakota County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from over Hugo to 6 miles northeast of Brownton, or extending from 19 miles north of St. Paul to 8 miles southeast of Hutchinson, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. north-northwest to south-southeast that will produce a line of gusty winds.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 231 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from over Mayer to 6 miles northwest of Faribault, or extending from 20 miles south of Buffalo to 6 miles northwest of Faribault, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Delayed report relayed from dispatch... time estimated from radar. Large tree down on a house. (MPX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Apple Valley

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 23, 2026 storm activity in Dakota County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North Mankato, or 6 miles northwest of Mankato, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Friday, April 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 17, 2026 storm activity in Dakota County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 914 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles northwest of Dundas to 9 miles north of Ellendale, or extending from 6 miles northwest of Northfield to 8 miles southwest of Owatonna, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Saturday, March 28, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Friday, March 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Saturday, January 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Friday, January 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains today will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...WEATHER CONDITIONS SLOWLY IMPROVING... WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING... WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TOMORROW... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop tomorrow behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Sunday, September 21, 2025

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 21, 2025 storm activity in Dakota County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 806 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over St. Paul Park, or 7 miles southeast of St. Paul, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... St. Paul, Woodbury, Maplewood, Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, Oakdale, South St. Paul, West St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

“At 736 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms over Cottage Grove, or 14 miles southeast of St. Paul, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... River Falls, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, Hastings, Hudson, Lake Elmo, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dakota County

Saturday, September 20, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 20, 2025 storm activity in Dakota County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Dakota County, MN?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 65 severe weather events in Dakota County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Dakota County recently?

Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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