Hail in Todd County, MN
Hail turns up in Todd County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 10 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Todd County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 4, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 7, 2026.
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About Todd County, MN
Todd County rests in the lake-dotted glacial country of central Minnesota, a patchwork of moraine hills, woodlots, and small lakes. Hail does not come often here, since this northern setting frequently lacks the deep instability that builds large stones, though a strong warm-season cell can still produce hail toward golf ball size. The Minneapolis (KMPX) radar lies far to the southeast at about 106 miles, distant enough to read storm tops over the county rather than detail near the ground.
The hail record for Todd County, MN
Hail is a recurring threat in Todd County, with 10 confirmed events on record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 6 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
June does most of the damage here; Todd County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Todd County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 10 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Todd County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Todd County?
Hail in Todd County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Todd County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on July 4, 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.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is hail getting worse in Todd County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Todd County, 6 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Todd County, MN
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Todd County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Todd 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.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
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.
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.