Hailstory

Hail in Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Blue Earth County on 30 days since October 2020. That is more than 59% of US counties. It ranks 43 of 87 in Minnesota.

The largest radar estimate was 2.35 inches on April 13, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 3, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20211
20227
20237
20243
20255
20267

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
April 13, 20262.35 in
July 10, 20231.9 in
July 31, 20221.75 in
July 23, 20221.7 in
June 13, 20221.6 in
May 8, 20231.55 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 35 hail reports since October 2020, and 41 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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