Hail history for Hugo, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hugo since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hugo
- Last hail
- Apr 12, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 29, 1989
14 reports on 9 days since 1986 · #282 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Hugo
- 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 Hugo
The latest hail report in and around Hugo is from April 12, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hugo logged 11 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #282 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hugo accounts for 7% of the 203 reports filed in Washington 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 29, 1989.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hugo 0.6
- Washington County 7.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hugo 6
- Washington County 53
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hugo 14%
- Washington 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1989 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Washington | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.33 S Hugo | Washington | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.84 NE Hugo | Washington | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.98 ESE Centerville | Anoka | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hugo | Washington | 15:10 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 29%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 E Hugo | Washington | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Hugo | Washington | 08:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 WNW Hugo | Washington | 08:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.24 NE Hugo | Washington | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.78 NE Hugo | Washington | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.84 NE Hugo | Washington | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 ESE Hugo | Washington | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.33 S Hugo | Washington | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 4.78 NE Hugo | Washington | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.98 ESE Centerville | Anoka | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NE Hugo | Washington | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hugo | Washington | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hugo
- Forest Lake 10 km · 25
- White Bear Lake 12 km · 14
- Lino Lakes 12 km · 13
- Scandia 14 km · 14
- Vadnais Heights 14 km · 14
- Stillwater 16 km · 15
- Maplewood 17 km · 22
- Shoreview 17 km · 16
Questions about hail in Hugo
How often does it hail in Hugo, Minnesota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hugo since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #282 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hugo?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hugo?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 29, 1989. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hugo?
The most recent report in this data is from April 12, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hugo had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 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.