Hail history for Pipestone County, MN

Pipestone County has 136 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 76 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 28, 1986.

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 136 since 1955

1″ or larger 76 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 28, 1986

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 Pipestone County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 136 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 21, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 21, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 21, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 21, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 5, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 5, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail caused some minor crop damage. Thunderstorm winds also stripped a few 3 to 4 inch diameter tree branches down.

May 8, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The largest hailstones were measured at golf ball size.

August 13, 2008 · 3.5″ (softball)

Very large hail just outside of Edgerton caused an unknown amount of crop damage. The hail was local and no property damage was confirmed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	3	6	16	53	32	21

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 Pipestone County

Has it ever hailed in Pipestone County?

Yes — 136 hail events have been recorded for Pipestone County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 76 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pipestone County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pipestone 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 Pipestone County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 28, 1986. 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.