Pipestone County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Has it hailed in Pipestone County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 54 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 51 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Oct 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Pipestone County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Pipestone County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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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.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota. WHEN...Until 7 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...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota. WHEN...Until 7 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 Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 8 SW Lake Benton 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 Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone 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 Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone 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 Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“As a line of thunderstorms lifts northeast, a broader area of rain behind the storms will be accompanied by winds gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph through 3 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail in Woodstock... MN. Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
“Most of the hail was dime to nickel sized. A few quarters were mixed in. (FSD)”
- Hail 1.25" Woodstock SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Pipestone SPC verified report
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA AND SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA... AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and Moody. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA AND SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA... AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and Moody. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and Moody. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and Moody. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone 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 Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone 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 Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 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 expected. WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 3 PM CST this afternoon.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 3 PM CST this afternoon.”
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. WHEN...From 2 AM to noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. WHEN...From 2 AM to noon 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 Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to half inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
- Wind 60 mph Pipestone County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pipestone County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was on Oct 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 54 severe weather events in Pipestone 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 Pipestone County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" 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 Pipestone County?
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