Hail history for Blackduck, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blackduck since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blackduck
- Last hail
- Aug 3, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 27, 1997
20 reports on 17 days since 1982 · #142 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Blackduck
- 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 Blackduck
The latest hail report in and around Blackduck is from August 3, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 3, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blackduck logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #142 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blackduck accounts for 6% of the 319 reports filed in Beltrami County.
5% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 27, 1997 near Blackduck.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2021, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blackduck 0.6
- Beltrami County 8.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blackduck 9
- Beltrami County 82
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blackduck 5%
- Beltrami County 3%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1997 | 3.00 inteacup | Blackduck | Beltrami | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blackduck | Beltrami | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blackduck | Beltrami | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.67 NE Blackduck | Beltrami | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Blackduck | Beltrami | 11:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 25%
- 1–2 in 14 70%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blackduck | Beltrami | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Blackduck | Beltrami | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.67 NE Blackduck | Beltrami | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Blackduck | Beltrami | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.73 NNW Blackduck | Beltrami | 08:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blackduck | Beltrami | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Blackduck | Beltrami | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.87 WNW Blackduck | Beltrami | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 SSE Blackduck | Beltrami | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.79 W Blackduck | Beltrami | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Blackduck | Beltrami | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3.46 S Blackduck | Beltrami | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blackduck
- Tenstrike 12 km · 20
- Turtle River 22 km · 14
- Squaw Lake 34 km · 13
- Bemidji 36 km · 66
- Bena 51 km · 13
- Laporte 59 km · 11
Questions about hail in Blackduck
How often does it hail in Blackduck, Minnesota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blackduck since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #142 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blackduck?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blackduck?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 27, 1997 near Blackduck. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blackduck?
The most recent report in this data is from August 3, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blackduck had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.