Hail history for Independence, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Independence since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Independence
- Last hail
- Aug 5, 2019
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 5, 2019
20 reports on 16 days since 1980 · #151 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Independence
- 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 Independence
The latest hail report in and around Independence is from August 5, 2019, 3.00 in (teacup size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Independence logged 14 reports on 10 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 #151 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Independence accounts for 3% of the 586 reports filed in Hennepin County.
15% 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 August 5, 2019 near 1.62 WNW Independence.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2007, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (30% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Independence 0.7
- Hennepin County 18.6
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Independence 10
- Hennepin County 92
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Independence 15%
- Hennepin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.62 WNW Independence | Hennepin | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.13 SSE Delano | Wright | 11:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.29 SSW Rockford | Hennepin | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.62 WSW Rockford | Wright | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Maple Plain | Hennepin | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 55%
- 1–2 in 6 30%
- 2 in + 3 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.62 WNW Independence | Hennepin | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.13 SSE Delano | Wright | 11:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.29 SSW Rockford | Hennepin | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.62 WSW Rockford | Wright | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 S Delano | Wright | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.39 NW Maple Plain | Hennepin | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.85 SW Delano | Wright | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Maple Plain | Hennepin | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Loretto | Hennepin | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Maple Plain | Hennepin | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Maple Plain | Hennepin | 01:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Maple Plain | Hennepin | 13:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Independence
Questions about hail in Independence
How often does it hail in Independence, Minnesota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Independence since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #151 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Independence?
Most reports come in July, September, May. July alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Independence?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 5, 2019 near 1.62 WNW Independence. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Independence?
The most recent report in this data is from August 5, 2019 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Independence had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Independence since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 5, 2019.
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.