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View the free hail map with reports for Rochester, MN from October 23, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Oct 23, 2023
Event Date
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Hail Swath Map Preview

The Rochester, MN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the October 23, 2023 event.

Region: Rochester, MN
October 23, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Rochester, MN on October 23, 2023
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Max Hail
1.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
1
Largest report: 1.50"
Public Wind Reports
0
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Rochester, MN Hail Map

The October 23, 2023 hail swath map for Rochester, MN covers approximately 2,505 square miles and includes an estimated 160,787 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 951 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 69,047 people.

Mapped Impact Area
2,505 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
160,787
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"853 sq mi50,628
0.50-0.75"951 sq mi69,047
0.75-1.00"393 sq mi32,212
1.00-1.25"180 sq mi4,907
1.25-1.50"87 sq mi2,515
1.50-1.75"36 sq mi1,307
1.75-2.00"5 sq mi171

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Rochester, MN Hail Swath Map

Inside the October 23, 2023 hail swath map area for Rochester, MN, HailGeeks estimates 62,457 single-family homes, 4,630 townhomes, and 18,223 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 27,023 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
62,457
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
4,630
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
18,223
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"20,1771,4605,092
0.50-0.75"27,0232,1067,154
0.75-1.00"11,5168795,469
1.00-1.25"2,063104314
1.25-1.50"1,04250100
1.50-1.75"5732687
1.75-2.00"6357

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Rochester, MN Hail Map

Hail from the October 23, 2023 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Rochester, MN region. Steele County, MN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 6,208 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Rochester, MN Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 47 cities near Rochester, MN. Blooming Prairie, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 397 single-family homes exposed.

Blooming PrairieMN
397 homes in the hail path
HayfieldMN
211 homes in the hail path
GilmantonWI
33 homes in the hail path
GenevaMN
27 homes in the hail path
RochesterMN
14K homes in the hail path
WinonaMN
6K homes in the hail path
GoodviewMN
905 homes in the hail path
HomerMN
57 homes in the hail path
AlturaMN
34 homes in the hail path
Clarks GroveMN
30 homes in the hail path
ElbaMN
30 homes in the hail path
RollingstoneMN
17 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 47 cities

City cards show where the October 23, 2023 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

ZIP Codes Inside the Rochester, MN Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the October 23, 2023 Rochester, MN hail map spans 88 ZIP codes. ZIP 55917 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,120.

55917Blooming Prairie, MN
1K homes in the hail path
54755Mondovi, WI
512 homes in the hail path
54610Alma, WI
342 homes in the hail path
55940Hayfield, MN
902 homes in the hail path
56026Ellendale, MN
665 homes in the hail path
55910Altura, MN
542 homes in the hail path
55969Altura, MN
209 homes in the hail path
56035Geneva, MN
4 homes in the hail path
55901Rochester, MN
2K homes in the hail path
55964Plainview, MN
1K homes in the hail path
54629Fountain City, WI
1K homes in the hail path
55960Oronoco, MN
869 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 88 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the October 23, 2023 hail map for Rochester, MN currently list 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
October 24, 2023
3:51 AM CT
1.50 in Rollingstone MN

No National Weather Service description provided.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the October 23, 2023 Rochester, 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 Rochester, MN Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Rochester, MN region as the October 23, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 5, 2023 through Sep 30, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 30, 2023.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Rochester, MN

Not sure whether the October 23, 2023 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.

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the October 23, 2023 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the October 23, 2023 Rochester, MN hail event.

How big was the hail in Rochester, MN on October 23, 2023?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.75" in the Rochester, MN area on October 23, 2023.
How accurate is this Rochester, 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 October 23, 2023 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Rochester, MN event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. 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 Rochester, MN hail area?
An estimated 160,787 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,505 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 October 23, 2023 Rochester, MN event, public storm report tables currently list 1 hail reports, 0 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Rochester, MN hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 28, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Rochester, MN area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the October 23, 2023 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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