Hail history for Faribault, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Faribault since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Faribault
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 13, 2026
51 reports on 38 days since 1973 · #13 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Faribault
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Concerned about your roof after hail?
Send a request to Moxisync Labs for review. The latest hail report in Faribault is from April 17, 2026. We’re building local roofer coverage. Submitting a request does not guarantee a quote or book an inspection.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Faribault
The latest hail report in and around Faribault is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Faribault logged 23 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #13 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Faribault accounts for 28% of the 179 reports filed in Rice County.
6% 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 April 13, 2026 near 0.85 NW Cannon City.
Reports were down 23% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2026, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Faribault 1.1
- Rice County 5.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Faribault 17
- Rice County 45
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Faribault 6%
- Rice 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 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 6 | 3.00 in | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 27, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.85 NW Cannon City | Rice | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.21 NE Cannon City | Rice | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.64 WSW Faribault | Rice | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dundas | Rice | 10:22 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Faribault | Rice | 14:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 27%
- 1–2 in 34 67%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Cannon City | Rice | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.85 NW Cannon City | Rice | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.21 NE Cannon City | Rice | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Faribault | Rice | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.64 WSW Faribault | Rice | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NW Faribault | Rice | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SW Faribault | Rice | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Faribault | Rice | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.55 SE Shieldsville | Rice | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Faribault | Rice | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Faribault | Rice | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.1 WSW Faribault | Rice | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Faribault
- Dundas 15 km · 15
- Morristown 16 km · 22
- Northfield 19 km · 33
- Owatonna 23 km · 28
- Lonsdale 23 km · 24
- Waterville 25 km · 12
- Montgomery 29 km · 10
- Waseca 30 km · 39
Questions about hail in Faribault
How often does it hail in Faribault, Minnesota?
51 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Faribault since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Faribault?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Faribault?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 13, 2026 near 0.85 NW Cannon City. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Faribault?
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 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Faribault had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 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.