HailHistory › Hail by county › Minnesota › Stevens County
Minnesota · county FIPS 27149
Hail history for Stevens County, MN
Stevens County has 129 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 75 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 6.0″ (grapefruit) on July 31, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Stevens County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Stevens County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Stevens County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 5.0″ (grapefruit)
A hailstone measuring six inches in diameter was reported by a resident to emergency management. The hail and ruler were photographed.
· 3.5″ (softball)
The hail was placed next to a quarter and photographed.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 45 | 41 | 18 |
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 Stevens County
Has it ever hailed in Stevens County?
Yes — 129 hail events have been recorded for Stevens County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 75 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Stevens County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Stevens County, MN is August 11, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Stevens County?
6.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 31, 2024. 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
- Hennepin County 577
- St. Louis County 523
- Otter Tail County 458
- Stearns County 431
- Polk County 423
- Olmsted County 370
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.