Hail history for Sherburne County, MN

Sherburne County has 181 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 100 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 26, 2019.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 181 since 1974

1″ or larger 100 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 26, 2019

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 Sherburne County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 181 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 28, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 29, 2024	0.75″	Penny
July 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Photo measurement provided via social media.

May 9, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

There was a social media picture of 2 inch hail.

July 1, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several reports of very large hail occurred from Big Lake, to approximately 5 miles north of Big Lake, Minnesota.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	8	12	74	47	35

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 Sherburne County

Has it ever hailed in Sherburne County?

Yes — 181 hail events have been recorded for Sherburne County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 100 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sherburne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sherburne County, MN is April 23, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Sherburne County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 26, 2019. 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.