Hail history for Minneapolis, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minneapolis since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Minneapolis
- Last hail
- May 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 28, 2013
71 reports on 47 days since 1959 · #55 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Minneapolis
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Minneapolis
The latest hail report in and around Minneapolis is from May 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Minneapolis logged 46 reports on 26 hail days, about 2.3 reports a year. That is 3.5 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #55 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Minneapolis accounts for 19% of the 383 reports filed in Ottawa County.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Kansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on May 28, 2013 near Lindsey.
Reports were down 65% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (34). The busiest year was 2006, with 12 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Minneapolis 2.3
- Ottawa County 10.2
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Minneapolis 26
- Ottawa County 84
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Minneapolis 7%
- Ottawa County 8%
- Median Kansas town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2013 | 3.50 inteacup | Lindsey | Ottawa | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.28 ESE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1961 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Ottawa | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 SE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 SE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 00:20 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 23 32%
- 1–2 in 43 61%
- 2 in + 5 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.39 NE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 E Minneapolis | Ottawa | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.28 ESE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Minneapolis | Ottawa | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.28 ESE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.25 WSW Minneapolis | Ottawa | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 ESE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 SE Minneapolis | Ottawa | 18:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Minneapolis
Questions about hail in Minneapolis
How often does it hail in Minneapolis, Kansas?
71 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minneapolis since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.3 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Minneapolis?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Minneapolis?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 28, 2013 near Lindsey. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Minneapolis?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Minneapolis had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was May 17, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.