Hail history for Carlton County, MN

Carlton County has 126 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 80 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 30, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 126 since 1970

1″ or larger 80 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 30, 2022

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 Carlton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 126 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 15, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2025	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 28, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Dimes to quarter sized hail with over an inch of accumulation on the ground.

June 19, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There was half dollar sized hail covering the ground with many golf ball sized hail stones.

May 28, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A wall cloud was also spotted.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	6	14	26	36	39

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 Carlton County

Has it ever hailed in Carlton County?

Yes — 126 hail events have been recorded for Carlton County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 80 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Carlton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Carlton County, MN is July 15, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Carlton County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 30, 2022. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.