Hail history for Badger, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Badger since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Badger
- Last hail
- Sep 20, 2019
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 20, 2019
15 reports on 14 days since 1974 · #243 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Badger
- 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 Badger
The latest hail report in and around Badger is from September 20, 2019, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Badger logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #243 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Badger accounts for 6% of the 253 reports filed in Roseau 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 September 20, 2019 near 2.07 N Badger.
The busiest year was 2003, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Badger 0.3
- Roseau County 6.9
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Badger 6
- Roseau County 56
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Badger 0%
- Roseau County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Badger | Roseau | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Badger | Roseau | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Badger | Roseau | $100K | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Roseau | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Badger | Roseau | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Badger | Roseau | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Badger | Roseau | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Badger | Roseau | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Badger | Roseau | — | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Badger | Roseau | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 NW Badger | Roseau | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Badger | Roseau | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Bemidji | Beltrami | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Badger | Roseau | — | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Badger | Roseau | — | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Badger | Roseau | — | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Badger | Roseau | $100K | 16:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Badger
Questions about hail in Badger
How often does it hail in Badger, Minnesota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Badger since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #243 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Badger?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Badger?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 20, 2019 near 2.07 N Badger. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Badger?
The most recent report in this data is from September 20, 2019 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Badger had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Badger since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 20, 2019.
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.