Dodge County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Dodge County, Minnesota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 16 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 5 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Dodge County
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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.
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 448 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Plum City to near Mantorville to near Clarks Grove. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 907 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brownsdale, or 9 miles northeast of Austin, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Hayfield around 915 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 323 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mantorville, moving northeast at 40 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Oronoco around 335 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.25" Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible over the next few hours across portions of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin in the wake of exit precipitation.”
- Wind 50 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Medford to near Claremont to near Brownsdale. Movement was northeast at 35 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 705 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Claremont to near Blooming Prairie to near Austin. Movement was northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", 1 tornado report
“Sheriff deputy reported that a tornado formed and dissipated and then a second tornado touched down. (ARX)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 NE Sargeant SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 1 W Hayfield SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Iowa, Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. In Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, and Olmsted Counties. WHEN...Until 6 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.”
- Hail 1.5" 5 W West Concord SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...WINTER STORM MOVING EAST. IMPACTS ONGOING ACROSS THE REGION... .Moderate to heavy snow continues across southwest Wisconsin with significant blowing and drifting due to strong gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Widespread heavy impacts are ongoing so the Blizzard Warning will continue in southwest Wisconsin until 1 PM.”
“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS INTO AT LEAST EARLY MORNING, BLOWING AND DRIFTING INTO AT LEAST MID-MORNING... .Moderate to heavy snow continues across southwest Wisconsin with significant blowing and drifting due to strong gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Widespread heavy impacts are ongoing so the Blizzard Warning will continue in these areas until midday.”
- Wind 50 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...HEAVY SNOW AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING... .The second round of heavy snow seen spreading across the forecast area this evening as strong winds gust 40 to 50 mph. Visibility reductions observed across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa this evening spread east into Wisconsin concurrent with heavier snowfall tonight.”
- Wind 50 mph Dodge County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Dodge County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Dodge County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Dodge County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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