Hail Swath Map Preview
The Rochester, MN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 18 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 15, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rochester, MN Hail Map
The May 15, 2025 hail swath map for Rochester, MN covers approximately 1,442 square miles and includes an estimated 82,418 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 503 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 32,623 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 380 sq mi | 22,591 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 503 sq mi | 32,623 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 275 sq mi | 16,546 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 154 sq mi | 4,856 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 94 sq mi | 4,403 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 29 sq mi | 751 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 5 sq mi | 434 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1 sq mi | 112 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 1 sq mi | 102 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rochester, MN Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 15, 2025 hail swath map area for Rochester, MN, HailGeeks estimates 31,322 single-family homes, 3,430 townhomes, and 11,866 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 11,732 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,404 | 899 | 3,779 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 11,732 | 1,593 | 5,464 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,677 | 654 | 1,848 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,103 | 111 | 237 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,853 | 169 | 532 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 306 | 3 | 4 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 166 | 1 | 1 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 39 | 0 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 15, 2025 Rochester, MN hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Rochester, MN Hail Map
Hail from the May 15, 2025 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Rochester, MN region. Eau Claire County, WI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 1,930 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Rochester, MN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 25 cities near Rochester, MN. Eau Claire, WI had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 217 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 15, 2025 Rochester, MN hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Rochester, MN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 15, 2025 Rochester, MN hail map spans 59 ZIP codes. ZIP 54701 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,319.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 15, 2025 hail map for Rochester, MN currently list 18 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2025 2:37 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NE Rochester | MN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 15, 2025 2:56 PM CT |
1.00 in | Winona | MN | Picture via social media. |
May 15, 2025 2:57 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SE Winona | MN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 15, 2025 2:57 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Winona | MN | Near the East End Rec Center. |
May 15, 2025 2:58 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 ESE Winona | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2025 3:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 E Pickwick | MN | Photo via Email. |
May 15, 2025 3:02 PM CT |
1.00 in | Nelson | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2025 3:18 PM CT |
1.00 in | Arcadia | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2025 4:09 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 SSW Altoona | WI | measured at the WQOW studios. |
May 15, 2025 4:11 PM CT |
2.00 in | 3 S Eau Claire | WI | picture sent via NWSchat. |
May 15, 2025 4:12 PM CT |
1.50 in | 5 S Eau Claire | WI | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
May 15, 2025 4:12 PM CT |
2.00 in | 5 S Altoona | WI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2025 4:14 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 SW Altoona | WI | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
May 15, 2025 4:15 PM CT |
4.00 in | 2 W Altoona | WI | Relayed with photo by WQOW. |
May 15, 2025 4:16 PM CT |
2.50 in | 1 W Altoona | WI | Damage to siding reported as well. |
May 15, 2025 4:18 PM CT |
2.75 in | 3 SSW Altoona | WI | Corrects previous hail report from 3 SSW Altoona. Corrects previous hail report from 3 SSW Altoona. measured at the WQOW studios. |
May 15, 2025 4:18 PM CT |
3.75 in | 2 WSW Altoona | WI | Email with picture. |
May 15, 2025 4:19 PM CT |
3.00 in | 2 WSW Altoona | WI | 3 inch diameter hail measured at the WEAU studios. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2025 3:00 PM CT | Pepin | WI | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Multiple trees down. | |
May 15, 2025 3:05 PM CT | Arkansaw | WI | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Tree down. | |
May 15, 2025 3:20 PM CT | 1 W Lewiston | MN | Branches down with siding and shingle damage to house. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 15, 2025 Rochester, MN storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Rochester, MN Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Rochester, MN region as the May 15, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 21, 2024 through Apr 28, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 28, 2025.
If none of these related Rochester, MN hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader Rochester, MN region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Rochester, MN
Not sure whether the May 15, 2025 Rochester, MN hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Rochester, MN region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 15, 2025 Rochester, MN event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 15, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Rochester, MN region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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