Hail history for Avon, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Avon since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Avon
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 28, 2018
13 reports on 11 days since 1989 · #304 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Avon
- 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 Avon
The latest hail report in and around Avon is from July 13, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Avon logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #304 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Avon accounts for 3% of the 443 reports filed in Stearns 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2018 near 1.89 SSW Avon.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Avon 0.4
- Stearns County 11.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Avon 7
- Stearns County 81
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Avon 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.89 SSW Avon | Stearns | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 SE Avon | Stearns | 10:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Avon | Stearns | 21:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stearns | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Avon | Stearns | 06:40 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 3 23%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SE Avon | Stearns | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 SE Avon | Stearns | 10:02 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Avon | Stearns | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.89 SSW Avon | Stearns | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 SE Avon | Stearns | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SE Avon | Stearns | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Avon | Stearns | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Avon | Stearns | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Avon | Stearns | 21:56 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Avon | Stearns | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Avon | Stearns | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Avon
- Albany 9 km · 14
- St. Joseph 12 km · 25
- Holdingford 14 km · 15
- Cold Spring 16 km · 15
- St. Stephen 17 km · 12
- Sartell 18 km · 37
- Rockville 18 km · 20
- Richmond 18 km · 17
Questions about hail in Avon
How often does it hail in Avon, Minnesota?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Avon since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #304 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Avon?
Most reports come in May, July, August. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Avon?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 28, 2018 near 1.89 SSW Avon. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Avon?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Avon 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 13, 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.