Thunderstorms developed along a cold front across portions of southeast Minnesota during the evening of April 9th. These storms were a little unique as they produced large hail with very little rain or gusty winds. The storms dropped the hail from Austin (Mower County) northeast to Hammond and Plainview (Wabasha County). The largest hail reported was egg sized in Dodge Center (Dodge County).

Hail in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 19:11:00 to 09-APR-17 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN ACRES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 19:40:00 to 09-APR-17 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KASSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported east of Kasson.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 19:49:00 to 09-APR-17 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYRON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported near Byron.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 20:00:00 to 09-APR-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 20:00:00 to 09-APR-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported on the northwest side of Rochester.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 20:00:00 to 09-APR-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RST)ROCHESTER MUNI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Quarter sized hail fell northeast of the Rochester airport.

Hail in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 20:17:00 to 09-APR-17 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMMOND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in Hammond.

Hail in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 20:38:00 to 09-APR-17 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail fell south of Plainview.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:09:00 to 09-APR-17 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail fell near Oxbow County Park.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:15:00 to 09-APR-17 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball sized hail fell on the northwest side of Rochester.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:19:00 to 09-APR-17 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Half dollar sized hail fell on the northwest side of Rochester.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:30:00 to 09-APR-17 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported west of Hayfield.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:50:00 to 09-APR-17 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CENTER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Egg sized hail was reported in Dodge Center.

Hail in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:50:00 to 09-APR-17 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 22:25:00 to 09-APR-17 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HART
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter sized hail fell north of Rushford.

Hail in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 22:30:00 to 09-APR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:17:00 to 09-APR-17 21:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSBURG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong sized hail was reported south of Adams.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:17:00 to 09-APR-17 21:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported on the northwest side of Rochester.

Hail in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 22:17:00 to 09-APR-17 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 20:12:00 to 09-APR-17 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMMOND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported southwest of Hammond.

Hail in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 19:12:00 to 09-APR-17 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail fell in Austin.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 09-APR-17 21:19:00 to 09-APR-17 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported on the northwest side of Rochester.