Hail history for Bricelyn, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bricelyn since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bricelyn
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2012
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Oct 4, 2006
13 reports on 12 days since 1968 · #306 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Bricelyn
- 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 Bricelyn
The latest hail report in and around Bricelyn is from July 13, 2012, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bricelyn logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #306 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bricelyn accounts for 11% of the 122 reports filed in Faribault 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 2.75 in (baseball) on October 4, 2006 near Bricelyn.
The busiest year was 2001, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bricelyn 0.1
- Faribault County 2.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bricelyn 3
- Faribault County 20
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bricelyn 8%
- Faribault County 13%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Bricelyn | Faribault | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Bricelyn | Faribault | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1968 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Faribault | 00:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bricelyn | Faribault | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1971 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Faribault | 17:00 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 6 46%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.04 NE Bricelyn | Faribault | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Bricelyn | Faribault | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Bricelyn | Faribault | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bricelyn | Faribault | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Bricelyn | Faribault | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Bricelyn | Faribault | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Kiester | Faribault | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Kiester | Faribault | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bricelyn | Faribault | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Bricelyn | Faribault | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1974 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Faribault | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1971 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Faribault | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bricelyn
- Alden 23 km · 14
- Blue Earth 25 km · 18
- Freeborn 30 km · 13
- Winnebago 37 km · 14
- Albert Lea 38 km · 35
- Mapleton 42 km · 13
- Glenville 43 km · 10
- New Richland 45 km · 15
Questions about hail in Bricelyn
How often does it hail in Bricelyn, Minnesota?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bricelyn since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #306 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bricelyn?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bricelyn?
2.75 in (baseball size) on October 4, 2006 near Bricelyn. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bricelyn?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2012 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bricelyn had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bricelyn since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 13, 2012.
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.