Hail history for Scott County, MN

Scott County has 232 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 128 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on August 24, 2006.

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 232 since 1956

1″ or larger 128 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · August 24, 2006

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 Scott County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 232 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
October 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
October 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 10, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There were two reports of large hail in Scott County, the largest was in Spring Lake Township where a 1.75-inch diameter hailstone was measured. Radar indicated that the largest and most widespread area of hail fell south and east of Prior Lake, toward the Scott, Dakota County line.

August 24, 2006 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Scott County.

June 5, 1999 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Car windows smashed, car bodies dented.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	3	9	41	96	59	22

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 Scott County

Has it ever hailed in Scott County?

Yes — 232 hail events have been recorded for Scott County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 128 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Scott County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Scott County, MN is June 16, 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 Scott County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 24, 2006. 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.