Hail history for Adrian, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Adrian since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Adrian
- Last hail
- Aug 18, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 19, 1996
18 reports on 14 days since 1996 · #175 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Adrian
- 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 Adrian
The latest hail report in and around Adrian is from August 18, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Adrian logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #175 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Adrian accounts for 8% of the 224 reports filed in Nobles County.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Minnesota town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on June 19, 1996 near Adrian.
The busiest year was 2004, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (33% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Adrian 0.2
- Nobles County 4.7
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Adrian 4
- Nobles County 53
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Adrian 6%
- Nobles County 7%
- Median Minnesota town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| May 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1996 | 4.50 insoftball | Adrian | Nobles | $500K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.88 SW Adrian | Nobles | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Adrian | Nobles | — | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Adrian | Nobles | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Adrian | Nobles | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 44%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Adrian | Nobles | 23:38 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.71 NE Adrian | Nobles | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.88 SW Adrian | Nobles | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Adrian | Nobles | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Adrian | Nobles | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Adrian | Nobles | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Adrian | Nobles | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Adrian | Nobles | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Adrian | Nobles | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Adrian | Nobles | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Adrian | Nobles | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Adrian | Nobles | 18:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Adrian
Questions about hail in Adrian
How often does it hail in Adrian, Minnesota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Adrian since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #175 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Adrian?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Adrian?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 19, 1996 near Adrian. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Adrian?
The most recent report in this data is from August 18, 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 Adrian had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 18, 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.