Hail history for Chokio, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chokio since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chokio
- Last hail
- Sep 11, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · Jul 31, 2024
20 reports on 17 days since 1984 · #145 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Chokio
- 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 Chokio
The latest hail report in and around Chokio is from September 11, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 5.00 in on July 31, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chokio logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #145 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chokio accounts for 15% of the 135 reports filed in Stevens County.
10% 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 5.00 in (softball) on July 31, 2024 near 2.53 NW Chokio.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chokio 0.5
- Stevens County 3.7
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chokio 9
- Stevens County 40
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chokio 10%
- Stevens County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2 | 5.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 5.00 insoftball | 2.53 NW Chokio | Stevens | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.81 N Chokio | Stevens | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Chokio | Stevens | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hanley Falls | Yellow Medicine | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | 19:45 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 11 55%
- 1–2 in 7 35%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Chokio | Stevens | 00:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Chokio | Stevens | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.81 N Chokio | Stevens | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 5.00 insoftball | 2.53 NW Chokio | Stevens | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 2.05 WSW Chokio | Stevens | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.51 ESE Chokio | Stevens | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 SE Chokio | Stevens | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 3.37 SW Chokio | Stevens | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 SE Chokio | Stevens | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 NW Chokio | Stevens | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Chokio | Stevens | 06:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Prior Lake | Scott | 03:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chokio
- Alberta 10 km · 12
- Donnelly 18 km · 17
- Graceville 20 km · 13
- Morris 21 km · 29
- Herman 27 km · 12
- Wheaton 36 km · 15
- Ortonville 37 km · 23
- Hoffman 42 km · 16
Questions about hail in Chokio
How often does it hail in Chokio, Minnesota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chokio since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #145 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chokio?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chokio?
5.00 in (softball size) on July 31, 2024 near 2.53 NW Chokio. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chokio?
The most recent report in this data is from September 11, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chokio had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 11, 2026.
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.