Hail history for Belle Plaine, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belle Plaine since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Belle Plaine
- Last hail
- May 11, 2022
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 28, 2011
30 reports on 23 days since 1980 · #55 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Belle Plaine
- 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 Belle Plaine
The latest hail report in and around Belle Plaine is from May 11, 2022, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 11, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Belle Plaine logged 19 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #55 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Belle Plaine accounts for 13% of the 232 reports filed in Scott County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 28, 2011 near 10.49 NNE Henderson.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2008, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Belle Plaine 0.9
- Scott County 6.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Belle Plaine 13
- Scott County 59
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Belle Plaine 0%
- Scott 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10.49 NNE Henderson | Sibley | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Belle Plaine | Scott | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Andover | Anoka | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Belle Plaine | Scott | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Belle Plaine | Scott | 19:39 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 53%
- 1–2 in 14 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Belle Plaine | Scott | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Belle Plaine | Scott | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 SW Belle Plaine | Scott | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Belle Plaine | Scott | 02:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.44 SE Blakeley | Scott | 11:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 S Belle Plaine | Scott | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.71 SE Belle Plaine | Scott | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10.49 NNE Henderson | Sibley | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Belle Plaine | Scott | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Belle Plaine | Scott | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Belle Plaine | Scott | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 9.4 NNE Henderson | Sibley | 16:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Belle Plaine
- Jordan 11 km · 21
- New Prague 17 km · 41
- Carver 19 km · 10
- Hamburg 20 km · 16
- Le Sueur 20 km · 13
- Norwood Young America 21 km · 26
- Montgomery 24 km · 10
- Chaska 25 km · 26
Questions about hail in Belle Plaine
How often does it hail in Belle Plaine, Minnesota?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belle Plaine since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Belle Plaine?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Belle Plaine?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 28, 2011 near 10.49 NNE Henderson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Belle Plaine?
The most recent report in this data is from May 11, 2022 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Belle Plaine had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 11, 2022.
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.