Hail history for Cambridge, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cambridge since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cambridge
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 19, 2013
28 reports on 18 days since 1975 · #75 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Cambridge
- 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 Cambridge
The latest hail report in and around Cambridge is from August 11, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 9, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cambridge logged 19 reports on 9 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 #75 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cambridge accounts for 28% of the 101 reports filed in Isanti County.
4% 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 September 19, 2013 near 2 NW Bodum.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2007, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cambridge 0.9
- Isanti County 3.1
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cambridge 9
- Isanti County 28
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cambridge 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 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 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 NW Bodum | Isanti | 09:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Cambridge | Isanti | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cambridge | Isanti | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cambridge | Isanti | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Cambridge | Isanti | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 21%
- 1–2 in 21 75%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Cambridge Muni Arpt | Isanti | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Bodum | Isanti | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 SE Cambridge | Isanti | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Cambridge | Isanti | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 NW Bodum | Isanti | 09:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.46 SSE Cambridge | Isanti | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Cambridge | Isanti | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Cambridge | Isanti | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NNW Bodum | Isanti | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Cambridge | Isanti | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Cambridge | Isanti | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 N Cambridge | Isanti | 12:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cambridge
- Isanti 8 km · 19
- Braham 18 km · 10
- North Branch 22 km · 18
- St. Francis 23 km · 25
- East Bethel 23 km · 20
- Baldwin 26 km · 14
- Princeton 28 km · 20
- Zimmerman 32 km · 22
Questions about hail in Cambridge
How often does it hail in Cambridge, Minnesota?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cambridge since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #75 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cambridge?
Most reports come in June, August, May. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cambridge?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 19, 2013 near 2 NW Bodum. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cambridge?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cambridge 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 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.