Hail history for Buffalo, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Buffalo
- Last hail
- Jul 19, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 25, 2008
45 reports on 32 days since 1962 · #15 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Buffalo
- 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 Buffalo
The latest hail report in and around Buffalo is from July 19, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 30, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Buffalo logged 28 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.1 times the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #15 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Buffalo accounts for 14% of the 332 reports filed in Wright County.
9% 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 25, 2008 near 4 ESE Maple Lake.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Buffalo 1.4
- Wright County 11.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Buffalo 17
- Wright County 77
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Buffalo 9%
- Wright County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 ESE Maple Lake | Wright | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.97 E Buffalo | Wright | — | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.79 S Buffalo | Wright | $100K | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.41 N Buffalo | Wright | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 SE Buffalo | Wright | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 36%
- 1–2 in 25 56%
- 2 in + 4 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.29 SSE Buffalo Muni Arpt | Wright | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 SE Buffalo | Wright | — | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 SE Buffalo | Wright | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.2 SE Buffalo Muni Arpt | Wright | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.97 E Buffalo | Wright | — | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.16 W Buffalo | Wright | — | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.2 SE Buffalo Muni Arpt | Wright | — | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.79 S Buffalo | Wright | $100K | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 NW Buffalo Muni Arpt | Wright | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 NW Buffalo Muni Arpt | Wright | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 NW Buffalo Muni Arpt | Wright | — | 01:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Buffalo | Wright | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Buffalo
- Maple Lake 13 km · 15
- Montrose 13 km · 14
- Monticello 14 km · 41
- St. Michael 14 km · 26
- Rockford 14 km · 17
- Delano 17 km · 22
- Silver Creek 17 km · 10
- Big Lake 20 km · 32
Questions about hail in Buffalo
How often does it hail in Buffalo, Minnesota?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buffalo since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #15 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Buffalo?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Buffalo?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 25, 2008 near 4 ESE Maple Lake. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Buffalo?
The most recent report in this data is from July 19, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Buffalo had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 19, 2023.
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.