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Hail and wind reports › May 17, 2026 › Minnesota

Hail and wind reports in Minnesota, May 17, 2026

7 hail, 10 wind and 4 tornado reports; largest hail 1.75 in; strongest gust 66 mph.

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Time (UTC)TypeSize / speedPlaceCountyNotes
05-17 22:36Hail1.25 in3 SW MagnoliaRockReport from mPING. (FSD)
05-17 22:54Hail1.75 inLismoreNobles(FSD)
05-17 23:18Hail1.00 in5 SW WorthingtonNoblesReport from mPING: Time estimated via radar. (FSD)
05-17 23:22Hail1.00 in2 S FuldaNoblesmPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time estimated via radar. (FSD)
05-17 23:24Hail1.00 inFuldaMurrayPicture with 1 inch hailstone and ruler. (FSD)
05-17 23:56Hail1.00 in2 NW OkabenaJacksonIn 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)
05-18 00:45Hail1.25 inLewisvilleWatonwanDelayed photo report of hail shared by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar. (MPX)
05-17 22:26Wind66 mph3 S LuverneRockAWOS station KLYV Luverne Airport. (FSD)
05-17 22:44Wind62 mph4 NE AdrianNoblesVia personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar. (FSD)
05-17 23:01Wind60 mphFlorenceLyonMesonet station MN160 U.s.14 - Florence - Mp 21.2. Time estimated via radar. (FSD)
05-17 23:26Wind59 mph2 NNE WorthingtonNoblesVia personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar. (FSD)
05-18 02:36Winddamage1 SW CeylonMartinDelayed report... time estimated from radar. Trees down on Clear Lake... with storage shed blown into the Lake. (MPX)
05-18 03:10Winddamage1 N FrostFaribaultDelayed photo report of tree damage shared by broadcast media. Several large branches snapped from base of tree. Time estimated by radar. (MPX)
05-18 03:18Winddamage2 SW CongerFreebornDelayed report... possible tornado start. Exterior garage wall blown out. (MPX)
05-18 03:28Winddamage3 SE GlenvilleFreebornDelayed report... time estimated from radar. Large tree down. (MPX)
05-18 03:42Wind63 mph2 WSW AustinMower(ARX)
05-18 03:57Wind61 mphAustin AirportMower(ARX)
05-17 23:15Tornado3 SW WorthingtonNoblesUnconfirmed report of tornado approximately 1 mile southwest of Worthington. Debris currently being observed. (FSD)
05-18 00:12Tornado3 WSW NorthropMartinShort rope tornado northwest of Fairmont north of mile marker 99 along I-90. Confirmed by law enforcement and trained spotter. (MPX)
05-18 03:18Tornado2 SW CongerFreebornDelayed report... time estimated from radar. Damage to out buildings... and swirls in farm field match up with other reports. Possible tornado start. (MPX)
05-18 03:29Tornado2 ESE GlenvilleFreebornDelayed report... time estimated from radar. Damage in line QLCS tornado... supported by radar signature and near storm environment. (MPX)

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