Pipestone 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 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 28 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 25 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.
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Last 30 days in Pipestone 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.
Wednesday, July 1, 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
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pipestone County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Pipestone 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 Pipestone County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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