Hail history for Jackson, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 21, 2002
25 reports on 21 days since 1984 · #95 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Jackson
- 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 Jackson
The latest hail report in and around Jackson is from April 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #95 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jackson accounts for 15% of the 162 reports filed in Jackson 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 July 21, 2002 near 3 N Jackson.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson 0.6
- Jackson County 4.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson 10
- Jackson County 47
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson 0%
- Jackson County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Jackson | Jackson | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jackson | Jackson | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Jackson | Jackson | 15:32 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 44%
- 1–2 in 14 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SW Jackson Arpt | Jackson | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Jackson Arpt | Jackson | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.94 NNW Petersburg | Jackson | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Jackson | Jackson | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Jackson | Jackson | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NE Jackson | Jackson | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.42 ENE Jackson | Jackson | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Jackson | Jackson | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.5 E Jackson | Jackson | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Jackson | Jackson | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 E Jackson | Jackson | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 W Jackson | Jackson | 19:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jackson
Questions about hail in Jackson
How often does it hail in Jackson, Minnesota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 21, 2002 near 3 N Jackson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 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 Jackson had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 13, 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.