Hail history for Alexandria, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexandria since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alexandria
- Last hail
- Jun 5, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 20, 1974
36 reports on 31 days since 1955 · #42 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Alexandria
- 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 Alexandria
The latest hail report in and around Alexandria is from June 5, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 31, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alexandria logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #42 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alexandria accounts for 22% of the 162 reports filed in Douglas 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 20, 1974.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alexandria 0.8
- Douglas County 3.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alexandria 11
- Douglas County 43
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alexandria 6%
- Douglas County 10%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1974 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Douglas | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1986 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Douglas | 00:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Alexandria | Douglas | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 21:30 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 10 28%
- 1–2 in 24 67%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Alexandria | Douglas | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Alexandria | Douglas | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.93 SSE Garfield | Douglas | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.46 NE Forada | Douglas | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.96 W (Axn)chndlr Fld Alxn | Douglas | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 WSW Nelson | Douglas | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Alexandria | Douglas | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.2 NW (Axn)chndlr Fld Alxn | Douglas | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 W Nelson | Douglas | 02:06 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.77 ENE Alexandria | Douglas | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 E (Axn)chndlr Fld Alxn | Douglas | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 NNW (Axn)chndlr Fld Alxn | Douglas | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alexandria
- Carlos 13 km · 12
- Osakis 17 km · 12
- Brandon 20 km · 19
- Lowry 22 km · 12
- Farwell 23 km · 10
- Glenwood 24 km · 27
- Millerville 26 km · 13
- Evansville 28 km · 11
Questions about hail in Alexandria
How often does it hail in Alexandria, Minnesota?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexandria since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #42 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alexandria?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alexandria?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 20, 1974. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alexandria?
The most recent report in this data is from June 5, 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 Alexandria had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was June 5, 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.