Hail history for Goodhue County, MN

Goodhue County has 155 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 112 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.3″ (tea cup) on April 13, 2026.

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 155 since 1963

1″ or larger 112 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.3″ tea cup · April 13, 2026

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 Goodhue County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 155 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 13, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail measurement provided via NWS Chat.

June 17, 2021 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hailstone was measured and emailed to the weather service. The hail stone was 3 inches in diameter and fell east of Stanton.

June 17, 2021 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

There was 3 inch diameter hail that fell south of Cannon Falls. Buildings and vehicles were damaged in the area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	6	11	60	25	48

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 Goodhue County

Has it ever hailed in Goodhue County?

Yes — 155 hail events have been recorded for Goodhue County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 112 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Goodhue County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Goodhue County, MN is April 17, 2026, 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 Goodhue County?

3.3″ (tea cup), recorded on April 13, 2026. 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.

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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.