Hail history for McLeod County, MN

McLeod County has 250 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 125 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 27, 2016.

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 250 since 1965

1″ or larger 125 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 27, 2016

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 McLeod County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 250 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 26, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 20, 2024	0.75″	Penny
August 11, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
August 11, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 30, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

August 11, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

There was a picture of hail next to a ruler on social media.

July 27, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A picture was taken of several large hail stones, the largest was three inches in diameter in northeast Winsted.

September 4, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported baseball sized hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	6	22	139	64	17

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 McLeod County

Has it ever hailed in McLeod County?

Yes — 250 hail events have been recorded for McLeod County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 125 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McLeod County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McLeod County, MN is September 21, 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 McLeod County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 27, 2016. 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.