Hail history for Zumbrota, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zumbrota since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Zumbrota
- Last hail
- Mar 28, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 30, 2005
16 reports on 12 days since 1998 · #242 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Zumbrota
- 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 Zumbrota
The latest hail report in and around Zumbrota is from March 28, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Zumbrota logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #242 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Zumbrota accounts for 10% of the 155 reports filed in Goodhue 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 March 30, 2005 near Zumbrota.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Zumbrota 0.6
- Goodhue County 4.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Zumbrota 9
- Goodhue County 39
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Zumbrota 0%
- Goodhue County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Roscoe Center | Goodhue | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 63%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NW Zumbrota | Goodhue | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Zumbrota | Goodhue | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Zumbrota | Goodhue | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Roscoe Center | Goodhue | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.61 SSW Zumbrota | Goodhue | 06:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 11:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Lindstrom | Chisago | 23:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Medford | Steele | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Faribault | Rice | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Zumbrota | Goodhue | 22:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Zumbrota
- Pine Island 11 km · 19
- Oronoco 19 km · 29
- West Concord 24 km · 14
- Mantorville 26 km · 14
- Byron 29 km · 31
- Kasson 30 km · 24
- Cannon Falls 30 km · 18
- Red Wing 32 km · 35
Questions about hail in Zumbrota
How often does it hail in Zumbrota, Minnesota?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zumbrota since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #242 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Zumbrota?
Most reports come in May, August, March. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Zumbrota?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 30, 2005 near Zumbrota. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Zumbrota?
The most recent report in this data is from March 28, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Zumbrota had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 28, 2025.
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.