Hail history for Truman, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Truman since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Truman
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 25, 2018
15 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #265 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Truman
- 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 Truman
The latest hail report in and around Truman is from April 27, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Truman logged 8 reports on 8 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 #265 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Truman accounts for 11% of the 142 reports filed in Martin 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 July 25, 2018 near 8.86 NW Huntley.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Truman 0.4
- Martin County 2.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Truman 8
- Martin County 26
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Truman 0%
- Martin County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8.86 NW Huntley | Faribault | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Truman | Martin | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 W Truman | Martin | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SW Truman | Martin | 06:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.85 WSW Truman | Martin | 01:14 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 53%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SW Truman | Martin | 06:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.85 WSW Truman | Martin | 01:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Truman | Martin | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8.86 NW Huntley | Faribault | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Truman | Martin | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.18 S Lewisville | Watonwan | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 W Truman | Martin | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Truman | Martin | 21:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Holloway | Swift | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Truman | Martin | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Truman | Martin | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SW Truman | Martin | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Truman
- Fairmont 21 km · 43
- Winnebago 22 km · 14
- St. James 23 km · 21
- Welcome 23 km · 19
- Madelia 25 km · 16
- Sherburn 30 km · 11
- Blue Earth 34 km · 18
- Lake Crystal 35 km · 17
Questions about hail in Truman
How often does it hail in Truman, Minnesota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Truman since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #265 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Truman?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Truman?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 25, 2018 near 8.86 NW Huntley. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Truman?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Truman had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Truman since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 27, 2021.
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.