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Hail history for Marshall County, MN

Marshall County has 209 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 124 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 7, 2015.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 3.0″ tea cup June 7, 2015

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 209 since 1957
1″ or larger 124 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 3.0 tea cup · June 7, 2015
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 Marshall County

Jan Feb Mar 4 Apr 23 May 65 Jun 56 Jul 44 Aug 17 Sep Oct Nov Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 209 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.75″ Golf ball
2.0″ Hen egg
1.0″ Quarter
1.0″ Quarter
1.25″ Half dollar
1.0″ Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

· 1.0″ (quarter)

Report from 1 mile north of Carpenters Corner in Marshall county.

· 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch hail reported northwest of Goodridge.

· 2.0″ (hen egg)

Wind-driven hail punched holes in siding and broke out several windows on the west/northwest walls of a house. Hail stones up to golf-ball sized were found in melting piles early the next morning.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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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 Marshall County

Has it ever hailed in Marshall County?

Yes — 209 hail events have been recorded for Marshall County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 124 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marshall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marshall County, MN is July 10, 2025, 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 Marshall County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 7, 2015. 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.