Hail history for Foley, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foley since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Foley
- Last hail
- May 12, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 27, 1990
14 reports on 12 days since 1990 · #279 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Foley
- 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 Foley
The latest hail report in and around Foley is from May 12, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Foley logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #279 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Foley accounts for 13% of the 110 reports filed in Benton County.
14% 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 August 27, 1990.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Foley 0.6
- Benton County 2.9
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Foley 10
- Benton County 28
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Foley 14%
- Benton County 14%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1990 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Benton | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.19 SE Foley | Benton | 06:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.05 ESE Popple Creek | Benton | 00:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Foley | Benton | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foley | Benton | 16:55 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 1 7%
- 1–2 in 11 79%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.19 SE Foley | Benton | 06:33 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.19 SE Foley | Benton | 06:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 SSE Gilman | Benton | 02:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.53 NW Ronneby | Benton | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SE Foley | Benton | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.25 ESE Foley | Benton | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.05 ESE Popple Creek | Benton | 00:48 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SE Foley | Benton | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 ESE Popple Creek | Benton | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Foley | Benton | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Foley | Benton | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N New Prague | Scott | 07:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Foley
- Gilman 9 km · 11
- Sauk Rapids 20 km · 16
- Milaca 23 km · 18
- Sartell 24 km · 37
- St. Cloud 25 km · 67
- Clear Lake 25 km · 12
- Princeton 27 km · 20
- Rice 28 km · 24
Questions about hail in Foley
How often does it hail in Foley, Minnesota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Foley since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #279 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Foley?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Foley?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 27, 1990. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Foley?
The most recent report in this data is from May 12, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Foley had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 12, 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.