Hail history for Kanabec County, MN

Kanabec County has 79 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 54 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 21, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 79 since 1971

1″ or larger 54 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 21, 2014

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 Kanabec County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 79 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 1, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
June 1, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 10, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

There was a measured hailstone of 1 inch in diameter south of Ogilvie. Local radar showed a wider area of higher returns west and east of Ogilvie where larger hail likely fell. There was measured hailstone of 1.5 inches in southern Pine County as the storm moved east of Kanabec County.

July 6, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There was a swath of large hail, up to golf ball size, that damaged siding, broke windows and damage campers in northern Kanabec County.

June 18, 2001 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail broke all windows in home.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	7	7	27	27	7

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 Kanabec County

Has it ever hailed in Kanabec County?

Yes — 79 hail events have been recorded for Kanabec County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 54 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kanabec County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kanabec County, MN is August 11, 2023, 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 Kanabec County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 21, 2014. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.