Hail history for New Ulm, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Ulm since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Ulm
- Last hail
- May 24, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jul 13, 1997
36 reports on 27 days since 1965 · #44 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · New Ulm
- 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 New Ulm
The latest hail report in and around New Ulm is from May 24, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Ulm logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #44 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. New Ulm accounts for 30% of the 120 reports filed in Brown County.
3% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on July 13, 1997 near Klossner.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Ulm 0.8
- Brown County 2.1
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Ulm 11
- Brown County 27
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Ulm 3%
- Brown 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 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1997 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Klossner | Nicollet | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 S Klossner | Nicollet | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE New Ulm | Brown | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | New Ulm | Brown | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | New Ulm | Brown | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 33%
- 1–2 in 23 64%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W New Ulm | Brown | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE New Ulm | Brown | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW New Ulm | Brown | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE New Ulm Arpt | Brown | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.92 WNW New Ulm Arpt | Brown | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE New Ulm | Brown | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 S Klossner | Nicollet | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.49 N Searles | Brown | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 SSE New Ulm | Brown | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.27 WNW Courtland | Nicollet | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.47 NE New Ulm Arpt | Brown | 11:52 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W New Ulm | Brown | 11:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near New Ulm
Questions about hail in New Ulm
How often does it hail in New Ulm, Minnesota?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Ulm since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Ulm?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Ulm?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on July 13, 1997 near Klossner. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Ulm?
The most recent report in this data is from May 24, 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 New Ulm had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 24, 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.