Hail history for Brewster, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brewster since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brewster
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 25, 2013
17 reports on 13 days since 2000 · #205 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Brewster
- 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 Brewster
The latest hail report in and around Brewster is from April 28, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brewster 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 #205 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brewster accounts for 8% of the 224 reports filed in Nobles 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 July 25, 2013 near 0.5 E Brewster.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2004, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (53% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brewster 0.4
- Nobles County 4.7
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brewster 7
- Nobles County 53
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brewster 0%
- Nobles 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Brewster | Nobles | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 W Okabena | Jackson | $100K | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.88 NW Brewster | Nobles | — | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.73 NW Spafford | Jackson | — | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.08 WNW Brewster | Nobles | — | 20:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 71%
- 1–2 in 5 29%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.73 NW Spafford | Jackson | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.08 WNW Brewster | Nobles | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.88 NW Brewster | Nobles | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Brewster | Nobles | 01:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Brewster | Nobles | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.49 S Brewster | Nobles | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.86 SW Okabena | Jackson | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 4.46 SW Okabena | Jackson | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Brewster | Nobles | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Brewster | Nobles | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 6 W Okabena | Jackson | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NW Brewster | Nobles | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brewster
Questions about hail in Brewster
How often does it hail in Brewster, Minnesota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brewster since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #205 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brewster?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brewster?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 25, 2013 near 0.5 E Brewster. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brewster?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brewster 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 April 28, 2025.
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.