Hail history for Houston, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Houston since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Houston
- Last hail
- May 17, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 10, 2011
12 reports on 10 days since 1997 · #354 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Houston
- 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 Houston
The latest hail report in and around Houston is from May 17, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Houston logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #354 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Houston accounts for 15% of the 79 reports filed in Houston County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 10, 2011 near 0.69 S Houston.
The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Houston 0.3
- Houston County 2.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Houston 5
- Houston County 25
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Houston 0%
- Houston County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Houston | Houston | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 SSE Houston | Houston | — | 11:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Houston | Houston | $2K | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Houston | Houston | $30K | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.04 NW Houston | Houston | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Houston | Houston | — | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Houston | Houston | — | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.04 NW Houston | Houston | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.14 SSE Houston | Houston | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Houston | Houston | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 SSE Houston | Houston | — | 11:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Houston | Houston | — | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Houston | Houston | $500 | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Houston | Houston | $2K | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Houston | Houston | — | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Houston | Houston | $30K | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Houston | Houston | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Houston
- Rushford Village 18 km · 28
- Winona 34 km · 66
- Stockton 34 km · 12
- Lewiston 35 km · 18
- Preston 42 km · 17
- Harmony 42 km · 16
- Altura 45 km · 17
- St. Charles 46 km · 18
Questions about hail in Houston
How often does it hail in Houston, Minnesota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Houston since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #354 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Houston?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Houston?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 10, 2011 near 0.69 S Houston. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Houston?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Houston had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Houston since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 17, 2017.
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.