Hail history for Pine County, MN

Pine County has 189 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 113 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 13, 1956.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 189 since 1956

1″ or larger 113 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 13, 1956

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 Pine County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 189 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 12, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 12, 2024	2.25″	Tennis ball
June 12, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 15, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail was mainly dime to quarter size with the largest hail stones being 1.5 inches in diameter.

July 19, 2019 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail stones punched through a steel garage roof and sheetrock ceiling and damaged a vehicle.

July 19, 2019 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Crops were flattened by the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	3	8	19	50	60	47

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 Pine County

Has it ever hailed in Pine County?

Yes — 189 hail events have been recorded for Pine County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 113 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pine County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pine County, MN is July 15, 2025, 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 Pine County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 13, 1956. 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.