Hail history for Scandia, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scandia since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Scandia
- Last hail
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 18, 2020
14 reports on 11 days since 1980 · #291 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Scandia
- 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 Scandia
The latest hail report in and around Scandia is from July 18, 2020, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Scandia logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #291 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Scandia accounts for 7% of the 203 reports filed in Washington County.
7% 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 July 18, 2020 near 2.8 WSW Scandia.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Scandia 0.5
- Washington County 7.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Scandia 7
- Washington County 53
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Scandia 7%
- Washington County 7%
- 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 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.8 WSW Scandia | Washington | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 N Stillwater | Washington | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Washington | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 SE Scandia | Washington | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.52 SW Scandia | Washington | 17:20 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 6 43%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.69 SE Scandia | Washington | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.8 WSW Scandia | Washington | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.52 SW Scandia | Washington | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Otisville | Washington | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 NW Otisville | Washington | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 SE Copas | Washington | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.53 WNW Scandia | Washington | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.02 S Lindstrom | Chisago | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Forest Lake | Washington | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 N Stillwater | Washington | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 N Stillwater | Washington | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Washington | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Scandia
- Forest Lake 10 km · 25
- Hugo 14 km · 14
- Wyoming 14 km · 13
- Chisago City 15 km · 12
- Lindstrom 15 km · 11
- Stillwater 21 km · 15
- Lino Lakes 24 km · 13
- White Bear Lake 25 km · 14
Questions about hail in Scandia
How often does it hail in Scandia, Minnesota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scandia since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #291 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Scandia?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Scandia?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 18, 2020 near 2.8 WSW Scandia. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Scandia?
The most recent report in this data is from July 18, 2020 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Scandia had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scandia since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 18, 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.