Hail history for Cokato, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cokato since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cokato
- Last hail
- Aug 9, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 18, 2004
31 reports on 25 days since 1974 · #53 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Cokato
- 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 Cokato
The latest hail report in and around Cokato is from August 9, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cokato logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #53 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cokato accounts for 9% of the 332 reports filed in Wright 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 April 18, 2004 near Hanover.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2002, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cokato 0.8
- Wright County 11.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cokato 11
- Wright County 77
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cokato 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hanover | Wright | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Cokato | Wright | — | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Cokato | Wright | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Cokato | Wright | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.23 ENE Stockholm | Wright | $5K | 17:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 58%
- 1–2 in 13 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Cokato | Wright | — | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Cokato | Wright | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Cokato | Wright | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Cokato | Wright | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SW Cokato | Wright | $10K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.23 ENE Stockholm | Wright | $5K | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.46 W Cokato | Wright | — | 09:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Cokato | Wright | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Cokato | Wright | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Cokato | Wright | — | 11:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 E Cokato | Wright | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Cokato | Wright | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cokato
- Dassel 10 km · 29
- Howard Lake 10 km · 14
- Winsted 17 km · 30
- Silver Lake 19 km · 17
- Darwin 19 km · 13
- Annandale 21 km · 19
- Montrose 21 km · 14
- Maple Lake 22 km · 15
Questions about hail in Cokato
How often does it hail in Cokato, Minnesota?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cokato since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cokato?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cokato?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 18, 2004 near Hanover. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cokato?
The most recent report in this data is from August 9, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cokato 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 August 9, 2025.
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.