Hail history for Nicollet, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nicollet since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nicollet
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 17, 1965
14 reports on 14 days since 1965 · #288 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Nicollet
- 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 Nicollet
The latest hail report in and around Nicollet is from April 13, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nicollet logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #288 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nicollet accounts for 13% of the 110 reports filed in Nicollet County.
14% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 17, 1965.
The busiest year was 2000, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nicollet 0.3
- Nicollet County 2.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nicollet 6
- Nicollet County 27
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nicollet 14%
- Nicollet County 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1965 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Nicollet | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.03 SW Oshawa | Nicollet | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nicollet | Nicollet | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nicollet | Nicollet | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Nicollet | 16:20 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 7 50%
- 1–2 in 5 36%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.03 SW Oshawa | Nicollet | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 SE Nicollet | Nicollet | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Nicollet | Nicollet | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 SE Nicollet | Nicollet | 23:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Nicollet | Nicollet | 11:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Nicollet | Nicollet | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Nicollet | Nicollet | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Nicollet | Nicollet | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Nicollet | Nicollet | 04:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nicollet | Nicollet | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nicollet | Nicollet | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Nicollet | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nicollet
- Courtland 12 km · 14
- North Mankato 16 km · 12
- St. Peter 19 km · 25
- Lake Crystal 19 km · 17
- Mankato 21 km · 59
- New Ulm 23 km · 36
- Lafayette 25 km · 10
- Gaylord 31 km · 17
Questions about hail in Nicollet
How often does it hail in Nicollet, Minnesota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nicollet since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #288 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nicollet?
Most reports come in July, June, April. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nicollet?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 17, 1965. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nicollet?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nicollet 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 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.