Hail history for North Mankato, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Mankato since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · North Mankato
- Last hail
- Aug 27, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 2, 2012
12 reports on 9 days since 1989 · #362 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · North Mankato
- 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 North Mankato
The latest hail report in and around North Mankato is from August 27, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 27, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, North Mankato logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #362 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. North Mankato accounts for 11% of the 110 reports filed in Nicollet County.
8% 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 May 2, 2012 near 1.72 W North Mankato.
The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- North Mankato 0.2
- Nicollet County 2.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- North Mankato 4
- Nicollet County 27
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- North Mankato 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.72 W North Mankato | Nicollet | $100K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.64 WNW North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.64 WNW North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.72 W North Mankato | Nicollet | $100K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.69 NNW North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 11:04 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 03:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 W Mankato | Blue Earth | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | 5 NW North Mankato | Nicollet | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Blue Earth | — | 22:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near North Mankato
- Mankato 5 km · 59
- Nicollet 16 km · 14
- St. Peter 17 km · 25
- Lake Crystal 17 km · 17
- Courtland 26 km · 14
- Janesville 27 km · 18
- Elysian 29 km · 14
- Mapleton 29 km · 13
Questions about hail in North Mankato
How often does it hail in North Mankato, Minnesota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Mankato since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #362 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in North Mankato?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in North Mankato?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 2, 2012 near 1.72 W North Mankato. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in North Mankato?
The most recent report in this data is from August 27, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has North Mankato 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 August 27, 2025.
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.