Rock County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Rock County, Minnesota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 56 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 5 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 50 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 24, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Rock County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Rock County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Rock 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, July 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 65 mph
- Wind 65 mph 1 WSW Beaver Creek SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Reports of numerous trees down around town and a few outbuildings damaged. (FSD)”
- Wind Unknown Hardwick SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 69 mph
“Mesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4. (FSD)”
“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.”
- Wind 69 mph 1 WSW Beaver Creek SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“Numerous reports of a brief high-based landspout. Additional public photos on social media. (FSD)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 WNW Hills SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 66 mph
“AWOS station KLYV Luverne Airport. (FSD)”
- Wind 66 mph 3 S Luverne SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 3 SW Magnolia 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Hail for about 5-10 minutes up to the size of ping pong balls... most of them smaller. Moderate rain followed hail... and everything was done by about 715 pm. (FSD)”
- Hail 1.5" 1 W Luverne SPC verified report
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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
5 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.”
“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 6 PM CST Wednesday. 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. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock.”
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rock County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Rock 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 Rock County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Storm chaser reported increasing hail activity and size at 6:51 pm CDT. They also reported a rotating wall cloud. (FSD)”
- Hail 1" 1 E Jasper SPC verified report
Saturday, September 20, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“Spotter reported quarter to half dollar sized hail at 8:30 pm CDT. (FSD)”
“Spotter reported heavy rain and quarter sized hail at 7:30 pm CDT. (FSD)”
- Hail 1.25" 1 N Magnolia SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Hardwick SPC verified report
Sunday, September 14, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Mesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4. (FSD)”
“Strong wind gusts knowcked down a big rotten tree in town and also some small branches on other trees. Heavy rain accompanied the wind. (FSD)”
- Wind 70 mph 1 WSW Beaver Creek SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Beaver Creek SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Rock County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 24, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 56 severe weather events in Rock 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 Rock County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Rock County?
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