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View the free hail map with reports for Mankato, MN from September 16, 2021. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
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Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Sep 16, 2021
Event Date
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The Mankato, MN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 16, 2021 event.

Region: Mankato, MN
September 16, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Mankato, MN on September 16, 2021
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Max Hail
1.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
20
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Mankato, MN Hail Map

The September 16, 2021 hail swath map for Mankato, MN covers approximately 146 square miles and includes an estimated 6,523 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 65 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 5,265 people.

Mapped Impact Area
146 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
6,523
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"65 sq mi5,265
0.50-0.75"31 sq mi655
0.75-1.00"26 sq mi474
1.00-1.25"21 sq mi115
1.25-1.50"3 sq mi14

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Mankato, MN Hail Swath Map

Inside the September 16, 2021 hail swath map area for Mankato, MN, HailGeeks estimates 2,780 single-family homes, 322 townhomes, and 160 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,290 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
2,780
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
322
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
160
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"2,29026185
0.50-0.75"2652845
0.75-1.00"1623130
1.00-1.25"5620
1.25-1.50"700

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Mankato, MN Hail Map

Hail from the September 16, 2021 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Mankato, MN region. Renville County, MN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 366 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Mankato, MN Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 1 cities near Mankato, MN. Hutchinson, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 26 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Mankato, MN Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the September 16, 2021 Mankato, MN hail map spans 9 ZIP codes. ZIP 55310 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 165.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the September 16, 2021 hail map for Mankato, MN currently list 0 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
September 17, 2021
2:09 AM CT
5 E HanskaMNBUILDING REPORTED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
September 17, 2021
2:15 AM CT
New UlmMNSPOTTER REPORTED 10-12 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN. WILL SEND PICTURES IN THE MORNING.
September 17, 2021
2:18 AM CT
NicolletMNDELAYED REPORT. MANY TREES DAMAGED/DOWN/UPROOTED IN NICOLLET. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
September 17, 2021
2:30 AM CT
1 SSW North MankatoMN*** 1 FATAL *** A TREE BRANCH FELL ONTO A TENT AT LAND OF MEMORIES PARK WHERE A 4 YEAR OLD GIRL WAS KILLED.
September 17, 2021
3:00 AM CT
SavageMNPHONED IN REPORT OF DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS AND POWER INFRASTRUCTURE... WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS SCATTERED AROUND. LARGE PORTION OF CITY WITHOUT POWER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
September 17, 2021
3:04 AM CT
BloomingtonMNLARGE TREE... GREATER THAN 1 FOOT IN DIAMETER... DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
September 17, 2021
3:05 AM CT
6 NW DundasMNRICE CO DISPATCH REPORTED SEMI-TRAILER FLIPPED OVER FROM WIND GUSTS. TIME ROUGHLY ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
September 17, 2021
3:06 AM CT
BurnsvilleMNTIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. LARGE TREE UPROOTED.
September 17, 2021
3:06 AM CT
LakevilleMNTIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. LARGE BRANCH DOWN BLOCKING ROAD.
September 17, 2021
3:06 AM CT
4 NE BurnsvilleMNTIME ESTIMATED. MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
September 17, 2021
3:06 AM CT
1 S BurnsvilleMNTIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. MULTIPLE TREES UPROOTED.
September 17, 2021
3:08 AM CT
4 S EaganMN4-6 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN OVER ROADWAYS. PICTURE VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
September 17, 2021
3:11 AM CT
EaganMNMULTIPLE TREES DOWN/UPROOTED IN EAGAN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
September 17, 2021
3:13 AM CT
4 S EaganMNTIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. NUMEROUS LARGE TREES DOWN. ONE ON THE FRONT OF A HOUSE AND ONE ON TOP OF TWO CARS.
September 17, 2021
3:13 AM CT
4 NNW RosemountMN3 LARGE TREES UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
September 17, 2021
3:15 AM CT
1 S SavageMNSMALL TREE LIMBS DOWN... HOME WEATHER STATION RECORDED 58MPH GUST.
September 17, 2021
3:17 AM CT
RosemountMNTIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. MANY TREES REPORTED DOWN.
September 17, 2021
2:15 AM CT
61 mph2 W New UlmMNAWOS STATION KULM NEW ULM AP.
September 17, 2021
2:56 AM CT
58 mph3 ESE FairmontMNAWOS STATION KFRM FAIRMONT AP.
September 17, 2021
3:16 AM CT
58 mph1 S Elko New MarketMNMESONET STATION AU778 ELKO NEW MARKET.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 16, 2021 Mankato, MN storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Mankato, MN Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Mankato, MN region as the September 16, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 23, 2021 through Sep 10, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 10, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Mankato, MN

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the September 16, 2021 Mankato, MN hail event.

How big was the hail in Mankato, MN on September 16, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.25" in the Mankato, MN area on September 16, 2021.
How accurate is this Mankato, MN hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the September 16, 2021 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Mankato, MN event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Mankato, MN hail area?
An estimated 6,523 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 146 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the September 16, 2021 Mankato, MN event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 20 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Mankato, MN hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 27, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Mankato, MN area — what should I do?
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