Hail history for Zimmerman, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zimmerman since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Zimmerman
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 30, 2022
22 reports on 18 days since 1981 · #133 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Zimmerman
- 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 Zimmerman
The latest hail report in and around Zimmerman is from June 12, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 30, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Zimmerman logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #133 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Zimmerman accounts for 12% of the 181 reports filed in Sherburne 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 30, 2022 near 0.48 W Zimmerman.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2022, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Zimmerman 0.8
- Sherburne County 6.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Zimmerman 13
- Sherburne County 50
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Zimmerman 0%
- Sherburne 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 W Zimmerman | Sherburne | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 WSW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sherburne | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.48 W Zimmerman | Sherburne | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.19 SW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 15:45 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 10 45%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.69 SW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 W Zimmerman | Sherburne | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 WSW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.48 W Zimmerman | Sherburne | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Zimmerman | Sherburne | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 08:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.19 SW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 SW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 SW Zimmerman | Sherburne | 17:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Zimmerman
- Baldwin 9 km · 14
- Elk River 12 km · 43
- Princeton 14 km · 20
- Big Lake 16 km · 32
- St. Francis 17 km · 25
- Otsego 20 km · 18
- Monticello 22 km · 41
- Ramsey 23 km · 30
Questions about hail in Zimmerman
How often does it hail in Zimmerman, Minnesota?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zimmerman since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #133 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Zimmerman?
Most reports come in July, May, August. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Zimmerman?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 30, 2022 near 0.48 W Zimmerman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Zimmerman?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Zimmerman had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 12, 2024.
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.