Jackson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Jackson County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 4 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 35 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 31 high-wind reports with gusts up to 73 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.
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Last 30 days in Jackson 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.
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 315 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking decaying thunderstorms generating strong wind gusts along a line extending from near Blair to near St. Charles to 8 miles southwest of Preston. Movement was east at 45 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 138 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Galesville, or 13 miles southeast of Arcadia, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Holmen and Brice Prairie around 145 AM CDT. La Crosse and Onalaska around 150 AM CDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Photos via social media of large tree branches down including one on a house. (FSD)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Jackson SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 73 mph
“AWOS station KMJQ Jackson Airport. (FSD)”
“Lots of tree damage and possibly some structural damage to house. Will assess further in daylight. (FSD)”
- Wind 73 mph 1 ENE Jackson SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 4 NNW Bergen SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Bergen SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SE Wilder SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor this evening. Showers and storms diminish near and after sunset. If you have outdoor activities through this evening and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor early this evening. The main threat will be near and west of I-29 through 7 pm, spreading east of I-29 from 6 pm to 8 pm. If you have outdoor activities during this time and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
- Wind 60 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Jackson 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“In addition to hail up to the size of quarters... winds gusted up about 40 mph and a quick heavy rain occurred. No damage was noticed. (FSD)”
- Hail 1" 2 NW Okabena SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“Most hail stones were penny to quarter sized... but some as big as hen eggs. (FSD)”
- Hail 2" 2 SW Lakefield SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 N Jackson SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 645 AM CDT, doppler radar indicated an area of storms approximately along and north of I-90 from southeast Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin. Up to nickel sized hail has been reported with these storms as well as frequent lightning. The storms are moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. A few locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
3 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jackson 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 Jackson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jackson County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 35 severe weather events in Jackson 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 Jackson County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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