Hail history for Jackson County, MN

Jackson County has 160 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 82 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 20, 1998.

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 160 since 1955

1″ or larger 82 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 20, 1998

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 Jackson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 160 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 13, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
July 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 13, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Two thirds of the yard was covered by hail up to nickel size. Hail fall was approximately 10 minutes.

July 11, 2020 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Significant damage was done to crops in a small area south of Interstate 90. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

July 11, 2020 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail size estimated from photo on social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	2	3	20	58	36	36

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 Jackson County

Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?

Yes — 160 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 82 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jackson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, MN is April 13, 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 Jackson County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 20, 1998. 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

All 87 Minnesota counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.