Hail history for Arco, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arco since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arco
- Last hail
- Jun 19, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 5, 2002
17 reports on 16 days since 1998 · #203 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Arco
- 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 Arco
The latest hail report in and around Arco is from June 19, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arco logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #203 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arco accounts for 15% of the 112 reports filed in Lincoln 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 May 5, 2002 near 2 SW Arco.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arco 0.5
- Lincoln County 2.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arco 10
- Lincoln County 37
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arco 0%
- Lincoln County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Arco | Lincoln | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.7 SW Arco | Lincoln | 00:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.21 NE Arco | Lincoln | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SW Arco | Lincoln | 23:54 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SW Arco | Lincoln | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 47%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SW Arco | Lincoln | 23:54 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SW Arco | Lincoln | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.21 NE Arco | Lincoln | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 SW Arco | Lincoln | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SW Arco | Lincoln | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.7 SW Arco | Lincoln | 00:37 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.3 SSW Arco | Lincoln | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Arco | Lincoln | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NE Arco | Lincoln | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Arco | Lincoln | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Arco | Lincoln | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Arco | Lincoln | 00:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arco
Questions about hail in Arco
How often does it hail in Arco, Minnesota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arco since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #203 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arco?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arco?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 5, 2002 near 2 SW Arco. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arco?
The most recent report in this data is from June 19, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arco had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 19, 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.