Hail history for Magnolia, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Magnolia since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Magnolia
- Last hail
- May 17, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 13, 2023
15 reports on 13 days since 1981 · #259 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Magnolia
- 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 Magnolia
The latest hail report in and around Magnolia is from May 17, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Magnolia logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #259 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Magnolia accounts for 11% of the 138 reports filed in Rock County.
7% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 13, 2023 near Magnolia.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Magnolia 0.4
- Rock County 3.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Magnolia 7
- Rock County 39
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Magnolia 7%
- Rock County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Magnolia | Rock | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rock | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 NNE Kanaranzi | Rock | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Magnolia | Rock | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Magnolia | Rock | 00:30 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 8 53%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 NNE Kanaranzi | Rock | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Magnolia | Rock | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Magnolia | Rock | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Magnolia | Rock | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.08 WNW Adrian | Nobles | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Magnolia | Rock | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Adrian | Nobles | 00:26 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 ESE Magnolia | Rock | 00:26 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 4 S Magnolia | Rock | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Magnolia | Rock | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Adrian | Nobles | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Magnolia | Rock | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Magnolia
Questions about hail in Magnolia
How often does it hail in Magnolia, Minnesota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Magnolia since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #259 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Magnolia?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Magnolia?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 13, 2023 near Magnolia. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Magnolia?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Magnolia had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 17, 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.