Hail history for Backus, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Backus since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Backus
- Last hail
- Aug 3, 2024
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 12, 2024
22 reports on 13 days since 1998 · #120 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Backus
- 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 Backus
The latest hail report in and around Backus is from August 3, 2024, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Backus logged 19 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #120 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Backus accounts for 8% of the 271 reports filed in Cass County.
23% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 12, 2024 near 2.76 N Backus.
Reports were up 180% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 9 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Backus 0.9
- Cass County 8.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Backus 10
- Cass County 74
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Backus 23%
- Cass County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 5 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 N Backus | Cass | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 N Backus | Cass | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.46 SSW Backus | Cass | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.47 W Backus | Cass | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.84 SW Backus | Cass | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 18%
- 1–2 in 13 59%
- 2 in + 5 23%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.46 SSW Backus | Cass | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.28 NNE Backus | Cass | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.47 W Backus | Cass | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.17 SW Backus | Cass | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 N Backus | Cass | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.76 N Backus | Cass | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 NNW Backus | Cass | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.47 W Backus | Cass | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.84 SW Backus | Cass | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.46 SSW Backus | Cass | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSW Backus | Cass | 13:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 W Backus | Cass | 00:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Backus
- Hackensack 12 km · 11
- Pine River 14 km · 13
- Longville 30 km · 18
- Nevis 30 km · 18
- Walker 31 km · 21
- Pequot Lakes 31 km · 20
- Fifty Lakes 31 km · 10
- Crosslake 35 km · 22
Questions about hail in Backus
How often does it hail in Backus, Minnesota?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Backus since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #120 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Backus?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Backus?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 12, 2024 near 2.76 N Backus. 23% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Backus?
The most recent report in this data is from August 3, 2024 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Backus had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was August 3, 2024.
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.