Hail history for Martin County, MN

Martin County has 140 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 97 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 6, 1965.

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 140 since 1958

1″ or larger 97 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 6, 1965

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 Martin County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 140 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
August 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 20, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail razed a bean field, which had to be replanted.

October 4, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several hailstones between tennis ball and baseball size reported at this location.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	7	5	11	26	41	30	19

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 Martin County

Has it ever hailed in Martin County?

Yes — 140 hail events have been recorded for Martin County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 97 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Martin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Martin 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 Martin County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 6, 1965. 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.