Hail history for Aitkin, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Aitkin since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Aitkin
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · Aug 31, 2018
26 reports on 18 days since 1976 · #86 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Aitkin
- 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 Aitkin
The latest hail report in and around Aitkin is from July 4, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Aitkin logged 17 reports on 12 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 #86 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Aitkin accounts for 18% of the 148 reports filed in Aitkin County.
8% 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 3.25 in (teacup) on August 31, 2018 near 0.69 S Aitkin.
Reports were up 83% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2018, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (35% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Aitkin 0.8
- Aitkin County 5.7
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Aitkin 12
- Aitkin County 53
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Aitkin 8%
- Aitkin County 10%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | 3.25 inteacup | 0.69 S Aitkin | Aitkin | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Aitkin | Aitkin | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.02 ESE Aitkin | Aitkin | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Aitkin Arpt | Aitkin | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 W Aitkin | Aitkin | 19:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 27%
- 1–2 in 17 65%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Aitkin Arpt | Aitkin | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.28 SSE Aitkin Arpt | Aitkin | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.02 ESE Aitkin | Aitkin | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Aitkin | Aitkin | 06:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Aitkin | Aitkin | 06:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Aitkin | Aitkin | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.92 SSW Aitkin | Aitkin | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Aitkin Arpt | Aitkin | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 W Aitkin | Aitkin | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Aitkin | Aitkin | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 3.25 inteacup | 0.69 S Aitkin | Aitkin | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Aitkin | Aitkin | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Aitkin
- Deerwood 16 km · 10
- Crosby 19 km · 20
- Emily 34 km · 15
- Crosslake 35 km · 22
- Fifty Lakes 41 km · 10
- Brainerd 42 km · 36
- Pequot Lakes 45 km · 20
- Tamarack 47 km · 10
Questions about hail in Aitkin
How often does it hail in Aitkin, Minnesota?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Aitkin since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #86 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Aitkin?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Aitkin?
3.25 in (teacup size) on August 31, 2018 near 0.69 S Aitkin. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Aitkin?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Aitkin had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was July 4, 2026.
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.