Hail history for Becker County, MN

Becker County has 255 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 174 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 4, 1966.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 255 since 1955

1″ or larger 174 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 25 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 4, 1966

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Becker County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Becker County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 255 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
August 11, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
August 1, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 9, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
July 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 9, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Becker County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 23, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail stones up to an inch.

August 2, 2015 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The large hail damaged a house and vehicle.

June 19, 2012 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The hail fell at Long Lake.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	9	12	35	89	76	31

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Becker County

Has it ever hailed in Becker County?

Yes — 255 hail events have been recorded for Becker County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 174 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Becker County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Becker County, MN is July 23, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Becker County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 4, 1966. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Minnesota hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.