Hail history for Dawson, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dawson since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dawson
- Last hail
- May 9, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 3, 1959
20 reports on 17 days since 1959 · #147 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Dawson
- 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 Dawson
The latest hail report in and around Dawson is from May 9, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 9, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dawson 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 #147 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dawson accounts for 14% of the 144 reports filed in Lac qui Parle County.
15% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 3, 1959.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dawson 0.4
- Lac qui Parle County 3.6
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dawson 7
- Lac qui Parle County 38
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dawson 15%
- Lac qui Parle County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1959 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Lac Qui Parle | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 NE Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 E Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 06:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 W Montevideo | Chippewa | 18:25 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 30%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 3 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 E Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 06:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.98 E Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.35 E Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.85 NE Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.98 E Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 05:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 W Montevideo | Chippewa | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 SE Dawson | Lac Qui Parle | 19:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dawson
- Madison 14 km · 22
- Boyd 15 km · 20
- Milan 23 km · 13
- Montevideo 27 km · 42
- Canby 29 km · 10
- Appleton 30 km · 10
- Minneota 41 km · 11
- Granite Falls 42 km · 12
Questions about hail in Dawson
How often does it hail in Dawson, Minnesota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dawson since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #147 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dawson?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dawson?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 3, 1959. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dawson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dawson had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 9, 2022.
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.