Hail history for Wright County, MN

Wright County has 330 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 197 of them 1″ or larger and 32 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on August 5, 2019.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 330 since 1962

1″ or larger 197 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 32 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · August 5, 2019

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Wright County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Wright County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 330 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 21, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 28, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 15, 2025	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Wright County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 17, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Photo provided via social media.

July 13, 2024 · 3.5″ (softball)

Additionally sent in a photo with hail size measurement.

August 5, 2019 · 4.0″ (softball)

The four inch diameter hailstone was measured with a ruler, and posted on social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	7	10	27	148	92	44

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Wright County

Has it ever hailed in Wright County?

Yes — 330 hail events have been recorded for Wright County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 197 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wright County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wright County, MN is September 21, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Wright County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on August 5, 2019. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.