Hail history for Le Sueur County, MN

Le Sueur County has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 24, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 105 since 1964

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 24, 2006

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 Le Sueur County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Le Sueur County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 105 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 13, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
July 21, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
July 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Le Sueur 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)

Report received via NWS Chat.

August 24, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged on the south side of New Prague.

August 19, 1994 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Hail with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches fell in New Prague.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	4	4	14	35	23	21

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 Le Sueur County

Has it ever hailed in Le Sueur County?

Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Le Sueur County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Le Sueur County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Le Sueur 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 Le Sueur County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 24, 2006. 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.