Hail history for Meeker County, MN

Meeker County has 185 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 100 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on July 1, 2011.

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 185 since 1963

1″ or larger 100 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · July 1, 2011

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 Meeker County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 185 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
August 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 27, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Multiple reports of quarter sized hail south of Dassel.

August 11, 2023 · 3.75″ (softball)

A photo of hail next to a ruler measured 3.75 inches with the largest stone near Hwy 15. There was damage to the siding on the west side of the house.

August 11, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A picture of hail next to a ruler on social media showed hail slightly larger than 3 inches.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	9	36	78	43	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 Meeker County

Has it ever hailed in Meeker County?

Yes — 185 hail events have been recorded for Meeker County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 100 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Meeker County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Meeker County, MN is April 23, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Meeker County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 1, 2011. 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.