Hail in Martin County, Minnesota

Hail August 16, 2023 · Martin County, Minnesota

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Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Hail the size of quarters fell at the fairgrounds along with gusty winds that nearly blew away tents during an event.

The wider storm

An isolated line of thunderstorms moved through western Martin County on the evening of August 16th, 2023. One thunderstorm became severe and produced nickel to quarter size hail and gusty winds that nearly blew away tents at the Martin County fairgrounds in Fairmont, MN.

Began near Fairmont (43.6700, -94.4900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1134189. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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