Hail Swath Map Preview
The Mankato, MN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 1 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 17, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Mankato, MN Hail Map
The May 17, 2026 hail swath map for Mankato, MN covers approximately 1,841 square miles and includes an estimated 77,729 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 702 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 42,582 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 498 sq mi | 42,582 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 702 sq mi | 26,531 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 413 sq mi | 6,106 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 177 sq mi | 1,984 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 35 sq mi | 445 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 6 sq mi | 31 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 7 sq mi | 35 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 15 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Mankato, MN Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 17, 2026 hail swath map area for Mankato, MN, HailGeeks estimates 28,973 single-family homes, 2,150 townhomes, and 8,384 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 13,805 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,805 | 1,258 | 5,731 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 11,023 | 836 | 2,257 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,882 | 37 | 304 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 998 | 14 | 73 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 221 | 5 | 19 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 17, 2026 Mankato, MN hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Mankato, MN Hail Map
Hail from the May 17, 2026 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Mankato, MN region. Jackson County, MN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 269 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Mankato, MN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 28 cities near Mankato, MN. Truman, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 319 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 17, 2026 Mankato, 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 Mankato, MN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 17, 2026 Mankato, MN hail map spans 58 ZIP codes. ZIP 56143 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 188.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 17, 2026 hail map for Mankato, MN currently list 1 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 7:45 PM CT |
1.25 in | Lewisville | MN | Delayed photo report of hail shared by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 9:23 PM CT | 1 N Estherville | IA | 2-3 inch diameter limbs down. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 17, 2026 9:42 PM CT | 4 WNW Ledyard | IA | Couple of trees down. Time estimated via radar. | |
May 17, 2026 10:10 PM CT | 1 N Frost | MN | Delayed photo report of tree damage shared by broadcast media. Several large branches snapped from base of tree. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 17, 2026 10:12 PM CT | Bricelyn | MN | Delayed photo report of tree damage shared by broadcast media. Large branch snapped from base of tree. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 17, 2026 10:18 PM CT | 2 SW Conger | MN | Delayed report... possible tornado start. Exterior garage wall blown out. | |
May 17, 2026 10:20 PM CT | 1 N Conger | MN | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Damage to trees and partial roof damage to a house. Possible end point of a tornado that started southwest of Conger. | |
May 17, 2026 10:28 PM CT | 3 SE Glenville | MN | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Large tree down. | |
May 17, 2026 10:29 PM CT | 2 ESE Glenville | MN | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Partial machine shed destroyed. Possible tornado. | |
May 17, 2026 9:41 PM CT | 82 mph | 2 WNW Gruver | IA | ASOS station KEST Estherville Airport. |
May 17, 2026 10:10 PM CT | 62 mph | 5 NW Thompson | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 10:11 PM CT | 67 mph | 6 NE Ledyard | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 10:42 PM CT | 63 mph | 2 WSW Austin | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 7:12 PM CT | UNK | 3 WSW Northrop | MN | Short rope tornado northwest of Fairmont north of mile marker 99 along I-90. Confirmed by law enforcement and trained spotter. |
May 17, 2026 10:18 PM CT | UNK | 2 SW Conger | MN | Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Damage to out buildings... and swirls in farm field match up with other reports. Possible tornado start. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 17, 2026 Mankato, 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 Mankato, MN Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Mankato, MN region as the May 17, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 22, 2025 through May 15, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 15, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Mankato, MN
Not sure whether the May 17, 2026 Mankato, 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 Mankato, MN region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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