Freeborn County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Freeborn County, Minnesota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 42 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 12 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 4, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Freeborn County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Freeborn County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Freeborn 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.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 350 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Frost, or 27 miles east of Fairmont, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 639 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Medford to near Waseca, or extending from 6 miles north of Owatonna to 19 miles west of Owatonna, moving south 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1035 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 6 miles north of Bricelyn, or 21 miles west of Albert Lea, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 823 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Emmons, or 12 miles southwest of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 35 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...”
“At 900 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Hollandale, or 15 miles northeast of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Hayward and Hollandale.”
- Hail 0.75" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 425 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Winnebago to over Glenville, or extending from 18 miles northeast of Fairmont to 9 miles southeast of Albert Lea, moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 733 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Wells to 8 miles south of Glenville, or extending from 20 miles northwest of Albert Lea to 14 miles south of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 55 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.”
- Hail 0.75" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 739 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near St. Clair to 8 miles south of Frost, or extending from 8 miles east of Mankato to 29 miles southeast of Fairmont, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40-50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 704 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Nicollet to 6 miles west of Elmore, or extending from 9 miles northwest of Mankato to 16 miles southeast of Fairmont, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40-50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 847 PM CDT, Law enforcement reported a strong thunderstorm near Glenville, or near Albert Lea, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...”
“At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms over Clarks Grove, or 5 miles northeast of Albert Lea, moving east at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 846 PM CDT, Broadcast media reported a shower near Freeborn and Hartland producing strong wind gusts and lifting up dirt, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Visibility may quickly drop in areas where dirt is being blown. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Damage in line QLCS tornado... supported by radar signature and near storm environment. (MPX)”
“Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Damage to out buildings... and swirls in farm field match up with other reports. Possible tornado start. (MPX)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 ESE Glenville SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 SW Conger SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Glenville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Conger SPC verified report
Thursday, April 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 62 mph
“At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elmore, or 24 miles east of Fairmont, 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 62 mph 2 N Albert Lea SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Albert Lea SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75", 1 tornado report
“Trained spotter relayed tornado video via social media. Location and time estimated by radar. (MPX)”
“At 300 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Minnesota Lake to 13 miles south of Mansfield, or extending from 24 miles northwest of Albert Lea to 24 miles southwest of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Tornado Tornado 3 ESE Matawan SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
4 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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“Winds are easing and will continue to do so through the day. A couple gusts of 45 to 50 mph are still possible through 9 AM.”
- Wind 70 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 913 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Owatonna, moving northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Half inch size hail. Richland, MN. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Owatonna, Blooming Prairie, Medford, Ellendale, Lemond, Clinton Falls, Merton, Moland, Hope, Steele Center, Owatonna Airport, Bixby and Rice Lake State Park.”
- Hail 0.5" Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TODAY... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop today 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, November 24, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine Counties. WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Freeborn County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Freeborn County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 4, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 42 severe weather events in Freeborn 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 Freeborn County recently?
Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Freeborn County?
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