Hail history for Hayfield, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hayfield since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hayfield
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 18, 2012
27 reports on 24 days since 1968 · #84 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Hayfield
- 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 Hayfield
The latest hail report in and around Hayfield is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hayfield logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #84 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hayfield accounts for 19% of the 145 reports filed in Dodge County.
7% 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 18, 2012 near 1.21 NE Hayfield.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hayfield 0.7
- Dodge County 4.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hayfield 12
- Dodge County 40
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hayfield 7%
- Dodge County 9%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 11:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1973 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Dodge | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hayfield | Dodge | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 06:11 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 13:30 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 11 41%
- 1–2 in 14 52%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hayfield | Dodge | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SE Hayfield | Dodge | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Hayfield | Dodge | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 00:53 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 06:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.21 NE Hayfield | Dodge | 11:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hayfield
- Dodge Center 15 km · 15
- Blooming Prairie 17 km · 20
- Kasson 18 km · 24
- Claremont 21 km · 14
- Mantorville 21 km · 14
- Dexter 22 km · 10
- Byron 23 km · 31
- Austin 26 km · 43
Questions about hail in Hayfield
How often does it hail in Hayfield, Minnesota?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hayfield since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #84 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hayfield?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hayfield?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 18, 2012 near 1.21 NE Hayfield. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hayfield?
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 Hayfield had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.