Hail history for Gibbon, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gibbon since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gibbon
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 23, 2022
16 reports on 16 days since 1969 · #229 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Gibbon
- 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 Gibbon
The latest hail report in and around Gibbon is from June 23, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 23, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gibbon logged 8 reports on 8 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 #229 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gibbon accounts for 13% of the 122 reports filed in Sibley County.
25% 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 July 23, 2022 near Gibbon.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gibbon 0.4
- Sibley County 3.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gibbon 8
- Sibley County 40
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gibbon 25%
- Sibley County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | Gibbon | Sibley | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.66 ENE Gibbon | Sibley | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1969 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Sibley | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1986 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Sibley | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.09 WNW Gibbon | Sibley | 13:11 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 4 25%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 4 25%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NE Gibbon | Sibley | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Gibbon | Sibley | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | Gibbon | Sibley | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.96 E Gibbon | Sibley | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Gibbon | Sibley | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.66 ENE Gibbon | Sibley | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Gibbon | Sibley | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 W Gibbon | Sibley | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.09 WNW Gibbon | Sibley | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Crystal Arpt | Hennepin | 05:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Gibbon | Sibley | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gibbon | Sibley | 05:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gibbon
Questions about hail in Gibbon
How often does it hail in Gibbon, Minnesota?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gibbon since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #229 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gibbon?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gibbon?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 23, 2022 near Gibbon. 25% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gibbon?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gibbon had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 23, 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.