Hail history for Madison, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madison since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Madison
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 12, 2024
22 reports on 18 days since 1965 · #125 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Madison
- 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 Madison
The latest hail report in and around Madison is from June 12, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Madison logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #125 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Madison accounts for 15% of the 144 reports filed in Lac qui Parle 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 June 12, 2024 near 0.85 SE Madison.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Madison 0.5
- Lac qui Parle County 3.6
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Madison 8
- Lac qui Parle County 38
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Madison 0%
- Lac qui Parle 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 05:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 NNE Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 36%
- 1–2 in 14 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 05:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 21:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 NNE Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Madison | Lac Qui Parle | 18:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Madison
- Dawson 14 km · 20
- Milan 24 km · 13
- Appleton 25 km · 10
- Boyd 29 km · 20
- Canby 34 km · 10
- Montevideo 38 km · 42
- Ortonville 38 km · 23
- Minneota 53 km · 11
Questions about hail in Madison
How often does it hail in Madison, Minnesota?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madison since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #125 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Madison?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Madison?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 12, 2024 near 0.85 SE Madison. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Madison?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Madison had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 12, 2024.
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.