Hail history for Altura, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altura since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Altura
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 13, 2023
17 reports on 11 days since 2000 · #202 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Altura
- 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 Altura
The latest hail report in and around Altura is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Altura logged 9 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #202 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Altura accounts for 7% of the 229 reports filed in Winona County.
18% 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 July 13, 2023 near 0.5 W Altura.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2023, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (41% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Altura 0.5
- Winona County 6.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Altura 5
- Winona County 50
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Altura 18%
- Winona County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.5 W Altura | Winona | $150K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.85 NW Altura | Winona | $250K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.55 NW Altura | Winona | $55K | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 SW Altura | Winona | $7K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Altura | Winona | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 47%
- 1–2 in 6 35%
- 2 in + 3 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Altura | Winona | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Bethany | Winona | — | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 SW Altura | Winona | $7K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.5 W Altura | Winona | $150K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.85 NW Altura | Winona | $250K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.55 NW Altura | Winona | $55K | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W Bethany | Winona | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Altura | Winona | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Altura | Winona | — | 21:21 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Altura | Winona | — | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Altura | Winona | $2K | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Altura | Winona | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Altura
Questions about hail in Altura
How often does it hail in Altura, Minnesota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Altura since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #202 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Altura?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Altura?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 13, 2023 near 0.5 W Altura. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Altura?
The most recent report in this data is from April 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 Altura had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 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.