Hail history for Braham, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Braham since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Braham
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Oct 29, 2004
10 reports on 9 days since 1996 · #409 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Braham
- 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 Braham
The latest hail report in and around Braham is from August 11, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Braham logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #409 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Braham accounts for 10% of the 101 reports filed in Isanti County.
10% 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 October 29, 2004 near Braham.
The busiest year was 2001, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Braham 0.2
- Isanti County 3.1
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Braham 4
- Isanti County 28
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Braham 10%
- Isanti County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Braham | Isanti | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 SW Pine City | Pine | — | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Braham | Isanti | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Braham | Isanti | $50K | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Braham | Isanti | — | 11:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 40%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Braham | Isanti | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Braham | Isanti | — | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Braham | Isanti | — | 21:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Braham | Isanti | — | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Oct 29, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Braham | Isanti | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Braham | Isanti | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Braham | Isanti | $50K | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 SW Pine City | Pine | — | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Braham | Isanti | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Braham | Kanabec | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Braham
- Cambridge 18 km · 28
- Mora 20 km · 20
- Pine City 21 km · 25
- Rock Creek 21 km · 23
- Isanti 26 km · 19
- North Branch 29 km · 18
- Princeton 37 km · 20
- Milaca 37 km · 18
Questions about hail in Braham
How often does it hail in Braham, Minnesota?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Braham since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #409 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Braham?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Braham?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on October 29, 2004 near Braham. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Braham?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 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 Braham had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.