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Hail history for Hubbard County, MN
Hubbard County has 169 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 107 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on July 2, 1989.
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.
When it hails in Hubbard County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Hubbard County's peak: July.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Hubbard County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Public reports 2 inch hail in Schoolcraft via Facebook.
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Photo of quarter sized hail in Nevis city limits.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Golfball to tennis ball sized hail fell.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 69 | 43 | 32 |
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 Hubbard County
Has it ever hailed in Hubbard County?
Yes — 169 hail events have been recorded for Hubbard County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 107 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Hubbard County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Hubbard County, MN is June 12, 2024, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Hubbard County?
3.5″ (softball), recorded on July 2, 1989. 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
- Hennepin County 577
- St. Louis County 523
- Otter Tail County 458
- Stearns County 431
- Polk County 423
- Olmsted County 370
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.