Hail in Rice County, Minnesota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Rice County on 25 days since October 2020. That is more than 51% of US counties. It ranks 61 of 87 in Minnesota.
The largest radar estimate was 3.3 inches on April 13, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was April 17, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | 3.3 in |
| July 24, 2023 | 2.5 in |
| August 23, 2021 | 2 in |
| July 13, 2024 | 1.95 in |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.75 in |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.75 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 33 hail reports since October 2020, and 36 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Minnesota
- Mower County: 71 days
- St. Louis County: 71 days
- Nobles County: 59 days
- Koochiching County: 53 days
- Murray County: 51 days
- Polk County: 51 days