Hail history for Red Lake County, MN

Red Lake County has 112 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 59 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 14, 2025.

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 112 since 1980

1″ or larger 59 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 14, 2025

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 Red Lake County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 112 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 14, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
August 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 14, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
August 1, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2022	0.75″	Penny
July 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 20, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
June 14, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 14, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Measured hail stone shown with ruler in picture shared on social media south of Plummer. Hail stone was picked up 45 minutes after it fell. Time estimated by radar.

July 27, 2006 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Quarter to tennis ball sized hail fell southwest of Terrebonne. The hail continued into Polk county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	20	60	15	14

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 Red Lake County

Has it ever hailed in Red Lake County?

Yes — 112 hail events have been recorded for Red Lake County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 59 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Red Lake County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Red Lake County, MN is August 14, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Red Lake County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 14, 2025. 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.