Hail history for Itasca County, MN

Itasca County has 271 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 150 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 20, 2025.

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 271 since 1970

1″ or larger 150 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 20, 2025

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 Itasca County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 271 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 21, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 20, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
June 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 20, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
August 3, 2024	0.75″	Penny
August 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
August 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 12, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A windshield was broken by the hail.

July 19, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The large hail broke windows and dented a car.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	7	10	48	51	62	93

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 Itasca County

Has it ever hailed in Itasca County?

Yes — 271 hail events have been recorded for Itasca County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 150 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Itasca County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Itasca County, MN is June 21, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Itasca County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 20, 2025. 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.