Hail history for Redwood County, MN

Redwood County has 153 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 28, 1991.

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 153 since 1958

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 28, 1991

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 Redwood County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 153 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 15, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 10, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
October 24, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
October 24, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
July 27, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

October 24, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Photo provided via social media of hailstone next to a quarter. The size of the hailstone was estimated to be golf ball size.

July 13, 1997 · 4.0″ (softball)

Damage estimate for Lamberton and Morgan areas. Grapefruit size hail did considerable damage to crops in Lamberton area. Hail also stripped trees of leaves, broke off tree limbs, shattered windows and put holes in siding.

July 13, 1997 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Extensive crop damage. Shattered windows in barn.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	4	8	13	23	50	37	15

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 Redwood County

Has it ever hailed in Redwood County?

Yes — 153 hail events have been recorded for Redwood County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Redwood County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Redwood County, MN is August 27, 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 Redwood County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 28, 1991. 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.