Hail history for Douglas County, MN

Douglas County has 158 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 94 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on June 17, 2010.

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 158 since 1955

1″ or larger 94 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · June 17, 2010

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 Douglas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 158 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 13, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 12, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 7, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A few reports of large hail, measured up to one inch in diameter (Along the Grant/Douglas County line near Ashby) occurred over northwest Douglas County. The swath of hail extended to the northeast, close to Millersville, where lots of pea to dime size fell.

June 17, 2010 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Several spotters reported up to softball size hail around Millerville, Minnesota.

June 17, 2010 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Two separate storms produced up to tennis ball size hail around Brandon, Minnesota.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	5	6	14	21	65	30	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 Douglas County

Has it ever hailed in Douglas County?

Yes — 158 hail events have been recorded for Douglas County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 94 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Douglas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Douglas County, MN is June 28, 2025, 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 Douglas County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 17, 2010. 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.