Hail history for Blomkest, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blomkest since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blomkest
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 9, 2022
14 reports on 12 days since 1992 · #274 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Blomkest
- 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 Blomkest
The latest hail report in and around Blomkest is from June 12, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 9, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blomkest logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #274 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blomkest accounts for 7% of the 199 reports filed in Kandiyohi County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 9, 2022 near 0.85 SW Blomkest.
The busiest year was 1997, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blomkest 0.3
- Kandiyohi County 4.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blomkest 5
- Kandiyohi County 44
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blomkest 7%
- Kandiyohi County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.85 SW Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 S Willmar | Kandiyohi | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 E Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 08:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 29%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 08:45 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.85 SW Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Hutchinson | Mcleod | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 E Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Blomkest | Kandiyohi | 17:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blomkest
- Lake Lillian 11 km · 11
- Prinsburg 13 km · 10
- Danube 18 km · 15
- Olivia 19 km · 23
- Willmar 20 km · 43
- Renville 22 km · 17
- Cosmos 26 km · 18
- Clara City 27 km · 12
Questions about hail in Blomkest
How often does it hail in Blomkest, Minnesota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blomkest since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #274 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blomkest?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blomkest?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 9, 2022 near 0.85 SW Blomkest. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blomkest?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blomkest had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 12, 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.