Hail history for Hastings, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hastings since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Hastings
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 20, 2007
24 reports on 21 days since 1989 · #105 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Hastings
- 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 Hastings
The latest hail report in and around Hastings is from April 17, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 3, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hastings logged 17 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #105 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hastings accounts for 8% of the 314 reports filed in Dakota County.
8% 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 June 20, 2007 near Hastings.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2020, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hastings 0.8
- Dakota County 10.2
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hastings 14
- Dakota County 74
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hastings 8%
- Dakota County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2007 | 3.00 inteacup | Hastings | Dakota | $12.0 million | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.26 WNW Etter | Dakota | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.44 E Vermillion | Dakota | — | 06:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Hastings | Dakota | — | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.63 N Hastings | Dakota | — | 04:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 46%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Hastings | Dakota | 08:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hastings | Dakota | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Hastings | Dakota | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hastings | Dakota | 06:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.44 E Vermillion | Dakota | 06:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.63 N Hastings | Dakota | 04:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.65 WNW Hastings | Dakota | 04:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Hastings | Dakota | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Hastings | Dakota | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Hastings | Dakota | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Hastings | Dakota | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Hastings | Dakota | 20:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hastings
- Cottage Grove 10 km · 21
- Rosemount 17 km · 16
- Woodbury 20 km · 43
- Inver Grove Heights 20 km · 26
- South St. Paul 23 km · 14
- Cannon Falls 24 km · 18
- Eagan 26 km · 42
- Red Wing 26 km · 35
Questions about hail in Hastings
How often does it hail in Hastings, Minnesota?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hastings since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #105 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hastings?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hastings?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 20, 2007 near Hastings. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hastings?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hastings had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 3 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.