Hail history for Albany, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albany since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Albany
- Last hail
- Jul 19, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jul 12, 1971
14 reports on 13 days since 1971 · #268 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Albany
- 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 Albany
The latest hail report in and around Albany is from July 19, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Albany logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #268 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Albany accounts for 3% of the 443 reports filed in Stearns County.
7% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on July 12, 1971.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Albany 0.3
- Stearns County 11.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Albany 6
- Stearns County 81
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Albany 7%
- Stearns County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 1971 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Stearns | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albany | Stearns | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albany | Stearns | $500K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Albany | Stearns | — | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 S Albany | Stearns | — | 15:48 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 9 64%
- 1–2 in 4 29%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 S Albany | Stearns | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albany | Stearns | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albany | Stearns | $500K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.38 SE Albany | Stearns | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Albany | Stearns | — | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 4 SW Osakis | Douglas | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 S St Cloud | Stearns | — | 11:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 7 W Avon | Stearns | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Albany | Stearns | — | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Albany | Stearns | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Albany | Stearns | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Albany | Stearns | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Albany
- Avon 9 km · 13
- Holdingford 14 km · 15
- Richmond 20 km · 17
- Melrose 20 km · 10
- St. Joseph 21 km · 25
- Cold Spring 22 km · 15
- St. Stephen 24 km · 12
- Rockville 26 km · 20
Questions about hail in Albany
How often does it hail in Albany, Minnesota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albany since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #268 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Albany?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Albany?
3.50 in (teacup size) on July 12, 1971. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Albany?
The most recent report in this data is from July 19, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Albany had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 19, 2023.
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.