Hail history for Richfield, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richfield since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richfield
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2020
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 6, 2013
23 reports on 17 days since 1965 · #115 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Richfield
- 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 Richfield
The latest hail report in and around Richfield is from September 6, 2020, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richfield logged 19 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #115 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richfield accounts for 4% of the 586 reports filed in Hennepin 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 August 6, 2013 near 1.1 SSW Richfield.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richfield 0.9
- Hennepin County 18.6
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richfield 14
- Hennepin County 92
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richfield 0%
- Hennepin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 SSW Richfield | Hennepin | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richfield | Hennepin | 00:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.41 W Richfield | Hennepin | 00:51 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 W Richfield | Hennepin | 08:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Richfield | Hennepin | 19:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 52%
- 1–2 in 11 48%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 1.62 WSW Richfield | Hennepin | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Richfield | Hennepin | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.41 W Richfield | Hennepin | 00:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.1 SSW Richfield | Hennepin | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 W Richfield | Hennepin | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.89 SW Richfield | Hennepin | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 W Richfield | Hennepin | 12:17 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 W Richfield | Hennepin | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.85 WSW Richfield | Hennepin | 09:01 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 W Richfield | Hennepin | 08:57 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 W Richfield | Hennepin | 08:54 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.4 SW Richfield | Hennepin | 10:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richfield
- Bloomington 6 km · 72
- Edina 6 km · 19
- Minneapolis 10 km · 122
- St. Louis Park 11 km · 10
- Eagan 12 km · 42
- Burnsville 12 km · 27
- Mendota Heights 12 km · 19
- Eden Prairie 14 km · 52
Questions about hail in Richfield
How often does it hail in Richfield, Minnesota?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richfield since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #115 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richfield?
Most reports come in May, July, August. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richfield?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 6, 2013 near 1.1 SSW Richfield. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richfield?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 2020 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richfield had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richfield since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 6, 2020.
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.