Hail history for Melrose, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melrose since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Melrose
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 17, 2010
10 reports on 10 days since 1983 · #435 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Melrose
- 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 Melrose
The latest hail report in and around Melrose is from July 13, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Melrose logged 8 reports on 8 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 #435 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Melrose accounts for 2% of the 443 reports filed in Stearns 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 17, 2010 near 2.89 W Rosa.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2007, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Melrose 0.4
- Stearns County 11.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Melrose 8
- Stearns County 81
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Melrose 0%
- Stearns County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.89 W Rosa | Stearns | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stearns | 08:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stearns | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Melrose | Stearns | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 NE Melrose | Stearns | 17:34 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 5 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 NE Melrose | Stearns | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 NE Melrose | Stearns | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 NE Melrose | Stearns | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.89 W Rosa | Stearns | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.79 WNW Melrose | Stearns | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 NE Melrose | Stearns | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2007 | 0.80 inpenny | Melrose | Stearns | 11:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Melrose | Stearns | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stearns | 08:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stearns | 21:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Melrose
- Sauk Centre 13 km · 27
- Albany 20 km · 14
- Holdingford 27 km · 15
- Belgrade 29 km · 14
- Avon 30 km · 13
- Long Prairie 33 km · 15
- Paynesville 34 km · 22
- Richmond 34 km · 17
Questions about hail in Melrose
How often does it hail in Melrose, Minnesota?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melrose since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #435 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Melrose?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Melrose?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 17, 2010 near 2.89 W Rosa. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Melrose?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Melrose 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 July 13, 2023.
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.