Hail history for Erskine, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Erskine since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Erskine
- Last hail
- Jul 26, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 14, 1997
15 reports on 15 days since 1984 · #251 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Erskine
- 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 Erskine
The latest hail report in and around Erskine is from July 26, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Erskine logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #251 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Erskine accounts for 3% of the 431 reports filed in Polk 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 14, 1997 near 4 NE Erskine.
The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Erskine 0.3
- Polk County 9.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Erskine 7
- Polk County 93
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Erskine 0%
- Polk County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 29, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Erskine | Polk | $5K | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Polk | — | 21:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 SE Erskine | Polk | — | 23:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.27 SSW Erskine | Polk | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 SE Erskine | Polk | — | 23:55 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 7 47%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 SE Erskine | Polk | — | 23:21 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.8 N Erskine | Polk | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.83 SE Erskine | Polk | — | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 SE Erskine | Polk | — | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.27 SSW Erskine | Polk | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.83 SE Erskine | Polk | — | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Erskine | Polk | — | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Osage | Becker | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Erskine | Polk | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Erskine | Polk | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Erskine | Polk | $5K | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Erskine | Polk | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Erskine
Questions about hail in Erskine
How often does it hail in Erskine, Minnesota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Erskine since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #251 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Erskine?
Most reports come in May, July, August. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Erskine?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 14, 1997 near 4 NE Erskine. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Erskine?
The most recent report in this data is from July 26, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Erskine had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 26, 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.