Hail in Goodhue County, MN
Hail turns up in Goodhue County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 5 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Goodhue County since 2026, the largest 2″ (golf ball) on April 13, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was April 17, 2026.
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About Goodhue County, MN
Goodhue County lies in southeastern Minnesota along the Mississippi River, where the bluff country gives way to rolling prairie farmland. Hail is occasional rather than routine, arriving when warm-season storms tap moist air along a front and briefly intensify enough to drop marble-sized stones. The Minneapolis radar (KMPX) sits about 51 miles to the northwest and keeps the county in coverage.
The hail record for Goodhue County, MN
Hail is a recurring threat in Goodhue County, with 5 confirmed events on record since 2026.
The hail clusters in April; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Goodhue County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 5 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Goodhue County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Goodhue County?
Hail in Goodhue County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Goodhue County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about golf ball size, on April 13, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Goodhue County this year?
Goodhue County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Goodhue County in 2026?
Yes, 5 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently April 17, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Goodhue County, MN
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Goodhue County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.