Hail history for Murray County, MN

Murray County has 121 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 78 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on July 4, 1968.

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 121 since 1963

1″ or larger 78 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 6.0″ grapefruit · July 4, 1968

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 Murray County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 121 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 13, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
October 24, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 6, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail varied from pea to quarter size.

July 5, 2022 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail varied in size from golf ball to baseball size. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

June 6, 1994 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Approximately 28,000 acres of crops were destroyed by hail and high winds across Murray County

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	1	5	15	40	27	30

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 Murray County

Has it ever hailed in Murray County?

Yes — 121 hail events have been recorded for Murray County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 78 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Murray County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Murray County, MN is April 13, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Murray County?

6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 4, 1968. 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

All 87 Minnesota counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.