Hail history for Ruthton, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruthton since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ruthton
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 21, 2013
13 reports on 9 days since 1999 · #330 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Ruthton
- 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 Ruthton
The latest hail report in and around Ruthton is from July 13, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ruthton logged 8 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #330 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ruthton accounts for 9% of the 139 reports filed in Pipestone 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 June 21, 2013 near 3.49 S Tyler.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (54% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ruthton 0.4
- Pipestone County 3.9
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ruthton 4
- Pipestone County 32
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ruthton 0%
- Pipestone 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 S Tyler | Lincoln | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ruthton | Pipestone | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Ruthton | Pipestone | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.87 SW Ruthton | Pipestone | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Ruthton | Pipestone | 20:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 62%
- 1–2 in 5 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Ruthton | Pipestone | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.87 SW Ruthton | Pipestone | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 2.13 SSE Ruthton | Pipestone | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 S Tyler | Lincoln | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.99 E Ruthton | Pipestone | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.03 SE Ruthton | Pipestone | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Ruthton | Pipestone | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 SW Ruthton | Pipestone | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Ruthton | Pipestone | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Ruthton | Pipestone | 10:26 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Ruthton | Pipestone | 04:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Ruthton | Pipestone | 16:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ruthton
- Tyler 11 km · 14
- Holland 12 km · 10
- Lake Benton 18 km · 19
- Russell 20 km · 22
- Balaton 20 km · 18
- Arco 24 km · 17
- Lake Wilson 24 km · 12
- Pipestone 26 km · 28
Questions about hail in Ruthton
How often does it hail in Ruthton, Minnesota?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruthton since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #330 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ruthton?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ruthton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 21, 2013 near 3.49 S Tyler. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ruthton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ruthton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 13, 2023.
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.