Hail history for Brown County, MN

Brown County has 115 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 68 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 13, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 115 since 1965

1″ or larger 68 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 13, 1997

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 Brown County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 115 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 13, 2026	2.75″	Baseball
April 13, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 13, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 13, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
August 26, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
August 26, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Photo measurement provided via NWS Chat.

June 25, 2010 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several spotters reported hail up to the size of baseballs from near St. George, through Klossner, and north of New Ulm, Minnesota, for several minutes.

July 13, 1997 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Severe crop damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	6	8	26	40	18	14

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 Brown County

Has it ever hailed in Brown County?

Yes — 115 hail events have been recorded for Brown County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 68 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Brown County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Brown County, MN is April 17, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Brown County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 13, 1997. 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

All 87 Minnesota counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.