Hail History

Hail history for Cannon Falls, Minnesota

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cannon Falls since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.

Readout · Cannon Falls

Last hail
Apr 17, 2026
1.00 in, quarter size
Hail days, last 5 years
1
since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
Largest ever
3.00 in
teacup · Jun 17, 2021

18 reports on 13 days since 1963 · #181 of 451 Minnesota places

Hail map · Cannon Falls

Cannon Falls Northfield Red Wing Farmington Dundas Zumbrota 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
18 most recent reports with a location; Goodhue County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Cannon Falls

The latest hail report in and around Cannon Falls is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 17, 2026.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cannon Falls logged 10 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #181 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cannon Falls accounts for 12% of the 155 reports filed in Goodhue County.

22% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 17, 2021 near 3.49 N Sogn.

Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2021, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Cannon Falls 0.5
  • Goodhue County 4.5
  • Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Cannon Falls 6
  • Goodhue County 39
  • Median Minnesota town on this site 7

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Cannon Falls 22%
  • Goodhue County 11%
  • Median Minnesota town on this site 6%

Hail over time

01234 1963: 1 reports, largest 2.50 in 1970 1980 1990 1996: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2000 2002: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2004: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2005: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2007: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2008: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2009: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2010 2017: 1 reports, largest 2.50 in 2019: 2 reports, largest 1.50 in 2020 2021: 4 reports, largest 3.00 in 2026: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in
Reports per year, 1963–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
0246 Jan Feb Mar April: 3 reports (17%) Apr May: 2 reports (11%) May June: 5 reports (28%) Jun July: 2 reports (11%) Jul August: 5 reports (28%) Aug Sep October: 1 reports (6%) Oct Nov Dec
All 18 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 2 2
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 4 4
2020 0
2019 2 2
2018 0
2017 1 1

Hail days since Nov 5, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Apr 17, 2026 2 1.00 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Cannon Falls
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Jun 17, 2021 3.00 inteacup 3.49 N Sogn Goodhue — 18:35 local · NCEI
May 16, 2017 2.50 intennis ball 1.63 S Cannon Falls Goodhue $250K 14:27 local · NCEI
Aug 8, 1963 2.50 intennis ball — Goodhue — 23:15 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 2021 2.00 inhen egg 1.47 SSW Cannon Falls Goodhue — 18:30 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 2021 1.50 inping pong ball 2.13 SSE Cannon Falls Goodhue — 18:35 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

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Cannon Falls
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Apr 17, 2026 1.00 inquarter 2.13 SSW Cannon Falls Goodhue — 09:04 local · NCEI
Apr 17, 2026 1.00 inquarter 2.93 SSW Cannon Falls Goodhue — 09:04 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 2021 3.00 inteacup 3.49 N Sogn Goodhue — 18:35 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 2021 1.50 inping pong ball 2.13 SSE Cannon Falls Goodhue — 18:35 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 2021 1.00 inquarter 0.85 SW Cannon Falls Goodhue — 18:35 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 2021 2.00 inhen egg 1.47 SSW Cannon Falls Goodhue — 18:30 local · NCEI
Aug 13, 2019 1.50 inping pong ball 3.71 ENE Cannon Falls Goodhue — 16:25 local · NCEI
Aug 13, 2019 1.25 inhalf dollar 2.07 S New Trier Dakota — 16:20 local · NCEI
May 16, 2017 2.50 intennis ball 1.63 S Cannon Falls Goodhue $250K 14:27 local · NCEI
Jul 24, 2009 0.75 inpenny 1.38 S Cannon Falls Goodhue — 08:45 local · NCEI
May 31, 2008 1.00 inquarter Cannon Falls Goodhue — 18:30 local · NCEI
Aug 28, 2007 1.00 inquarter Cannon Falls Goodhue — 11:25 local · NCEI

Hail history near Cannon Falls

Questions about hail in Cannon Falls

How often does it hail in Cannon Falls, Minnesota?

18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cannon Falls since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #181 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Cannon Falls?

Most reports come in June, August, April. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Cannon Falls?

3.00 in (teacup size) on June 17, 2021 near 3.49 N Sogn. 22% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Cannon Falls?

The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.

How many hail storms has Cannon Falls had in the last five years?

1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2026.

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.