Waseca County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Waseca County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 15 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 37 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 22 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Waseca 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.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 614 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Good Thunder to 11 miles south of Elmore, or extending from 15 miles south of Mankato to 29 miles southeast of Fairmont, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 623 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Montgomery to near Eagle Lake, or extending from 17 miles northwest of Faribault to near Mankato, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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.”
- Hail 0.75" Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Waseca 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" Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1029 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Crystal, or 11 miles west of Mankato, moving northeast at 45 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mankato, North Mankato, St.”
- Hail 0.5" Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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.”
“At 458 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Waldorf to 10 miles southeast of Blooming Prairie, or extending from 19 miles southeast of Mankato to 24 miles east of Albert Lea, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.5" Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Waseca 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 Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 817 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Belle Plaine to near Mapleton, or extending from 33 miles southwest of Minneapolis to 14 miles south of Mankato, moving northeast at 30 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.”
- Hail 0.88" Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“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...”
- Hail 0.75" Waseca 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 Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Waseca 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 Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Waseca 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 Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Waseca 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 Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Waseca 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" Waseca 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 Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Waseca 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 Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Waseca 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 Waseca 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 Waseca County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, September 21, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Hail covering the ground... with the largest stone quarter-sized. Also tree branches down. (MPX)”
- Hail 2" 6 NNW New Richland SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 SE Pemberton SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Waseca County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 37 severe weather events in Waseca County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Waseca County recently?
Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
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