Hail history for Sauk Centre, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sauk Centre since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sauk Centre
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 18, 2012
27 reports on 23 days since 1974 · #85 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Sauk Centre
- 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 Sauk Centre
The latest hail report in and around Sauk Centre is from July 4, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sauk Centre logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #85 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sauk Centre accounts for 6% of the 443 reports filed in Stearns 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 May 18, 2012 near 2.53 SW Sauk Centre Arpt.
Reports were down 77% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sauk Centre 0.8
- Stearns County 11.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sauk Centre 12
- Stearns County 81
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sauk Centre 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.53 SW Sauk Centre Arpt | Stearns | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Sauk Centre | Stearns | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Todd | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stearns | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stearns | 10:00 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 11 41%
- 1–2 in 16 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Sauk Centre | Stearns | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.93 NNE Sauk Centre | Stearns | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.51 WNW Sauk Centre | Stearns | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.67 NW Sauk Centre | Stearns | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Sauk Centre | Stearns | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NE Sauk Centre | Stearns | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.53 SW Sauk Centre Arpt | Stearns | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 SSW Sauk Centre Arpt | Stearns | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Sauk Centre | Stearns | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 NE Sauk Centre | Stearns | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 NE Sauk Centre | Stearns | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 NE Sauk Centre | Stearns | 19:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sauk Centre
- Melrose 13 km · 10
- Osakis 21 km · 12
- Long Prairie 27 km · 15
- Belgrade 32 km · 14
- Albany 33 km · 14
- Glenwood 35 km · 27
- Alexandria 36 km · 36
- Holdingford 37 km · 15
Questions about hail in Sauk Centre
How often does it hail in Sauk Centre, Minnesota?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sauk Centre since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #85 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sauk Centre?
Most reports come in May, July, August. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sauk Centre?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 18, 2012 near 2.53 SW Sauk Centre Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sauk Centre?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sauk Centre had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 4, 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.