Hail history for St. Peter, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of St. Peter since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · St. Peter
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 13, 2026
25 reports on 19 days since 1956 · #102 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · St. Peter
- 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 St. Peter
The latest hail report in and around St. Peter is from April 13, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, St. Peter logged 10 reports on 8 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 #102 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. St. Peter accounts for 23% of the 110 reports filed in Nicollet County.
8% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 13, 2026 near 1.7 SW St Peter.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- St. Peter 0.5
- Nicollet County 2.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- St. Peter 8
- Nicollet County 27
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- St. Peter 8%
- Nicollet County 12%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.7 SW St Peter | Nicollet | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.7 SW St Peter | Nicollet | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.44 WSW St Peter | Nicollet | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 W St Peter | Nicollet | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Cleveland | Le Sueur | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 32%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.7 SW St Peter | Nicollet | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.7 SW St Peter | Nicollet | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.21 SW St Peter | Nicollet | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N St Peter | Nicollet | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW St Peter | Nicollet | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.1 ESE Kasota | Le Sueur | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.44 WSW St Peter | Nicollet | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.76 WSW St Peter | Nicollet | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.09 NE Kasota | Le Sueur | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 W St Peter | Nicollet | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.81 N St Peter Arpt | Nicollet | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 W St Peter | Nicollet | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near St. Peter
- Le Sueur 17 km · 13
- North Mankato 17 km · 12
- Mankato 18 km · 59
- Nicollet 19 km · 14
- Le Center 20 km · 19
- Elysian 27 km · 14
- Courtland 30 km · 14
- Janesville 31 km · 18
Questions about hail in St. Peter
How often does it hail in St. Peter, Minnesota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of St. Peter since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in St. Peter?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in St. Peter?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 13, 2026 near 1.7 SW St Peter. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in St. Peter?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has St. Peter had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 13, 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.