Hail history for Alberta, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alberta since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alberta
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 6, 2013
12 reports on 10 days since 1955 · #334 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Alberta
- 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 Alberta
The latest hail report in and around Alberta is from July 27, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 27, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alberta logged 6 reports on 5 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 #334 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alberta accounts for 9% of the 135 reports filed in Stevens County.
8% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 6, 2013 near 3.55 NNW Alberta.
The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (33% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alberta 0.3
- Stevens County 3.7
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alberta 5
- Stevens County 40
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alberta 8%
- Stevens 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2013 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.55 NNW Alberta | Stevens | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1955 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 W Alberta | Stevens | 15:43 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 2 17%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 W Alberta | Stevens | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 W Alberta | Stevens | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 W Alberta | Stevens | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.29 NNE Alberta | Stevens | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.55 NNW Alberta | Stevens | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Alberta | Stevens | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Morris | Stevens | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Alberta | Stevens | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1976 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Stevens | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1955 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alberta
Questions about hail in Alberta
How often does it hail in Alberta, Minnesota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alberta since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #334 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alberta?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alberta?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 6, 2013 near 3.55 NNW Alberta. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alberta?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alberta had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 27, 2025.
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.