Hail history for Richmond, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richmond since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richmond
- Last hail
- Jun 9, 2015
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 24, 2006
17 reports on 13 days since 1976 · #221 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Richmond
- 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 Richmond
The latest hail report in and around Richmond is from June 9, 2015, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richmond logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #221 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richmond accounts for 4% of the 443 reports filed in Stearns County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 24, 2006 near Apple Vly.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (35% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richmond 0.6
- Stearns County 11.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richmond 8
- Stearns County 81
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richmond 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Apple Vly | Dakota | $10.0 million | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 E Richmond | Stearns | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Elko | Scott | — | 09:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Lake | Sherburne | $25.0 million | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Richmond | Stearns | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 35%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.79 WNW Richmond | Stearns | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 E Richmond | Stearns | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 E Richmond | Stearns | — | 05:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 E Richmond | Stearns | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Richmond | Stearns | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 SSE Richmond | Stearns | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Richmond | Stearns | — | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Richmond | Stearns | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Richmond | Stearns | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Apple Vly | Dakota | $10.0 million | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Elko | Scott | — | 09:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Big Lake | Sherburne | $25.0 million | 17:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richmond
- Cold Spring 7 km · 15
- Rockville 15 km · 20
- Eden Valley 15 km · 12
- Paynesville 18 km · 22
- Avon 18 km · 13
- Albany 20 km · 14
- St. Joseph 21 km · 25
- Kimball 23 km · 17
Questions about hail in Richmond
How often does it hail in Richmond, Minnesota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richmond since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #221 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richmond?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richmond?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 24, 2006 near Apple Vly. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richmond?
The most recent report in this data is from June 9, 2015 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richmond had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richmond since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 9, 2015.
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.