Hail history for Danube, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Danube since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Danube
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 21, 2024
15 reports on 14 days since 1963 · #246 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Danube
- 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 Danube
The latest hail report in and around Danube is from September 21, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Danube logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #246 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Danube accounts for 8% of the 187 reports filed in Renville 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 September 21, 2024 near 0.69 N Danube.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Danube 0.5
- Renville County 4.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Danube 8
- Renville County 47
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Danube 0%
- Renville County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Danube | Renville | 06:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Danube | Renville | 22:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.55 WNW Danube | Renville | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1963 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Renville | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Danube | Renville | 05:20 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 9 60%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Danube | Renville | 06:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Danube | Renville | 22:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.55 WNW Danube | Renville | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Danube | Renville | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.66 N Danube | Renville | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 N Danube | Renville | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Danube | Renville | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Danube | Renville | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Danube | Renville | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Danube | Renville | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Danube | Renville | 01:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Danube | Renville | 02:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Danube
- Renville 8 km · 17
- Olivia 9 km · 23
- Prinsburg 17 km · 10
- Blomkest 18 km · 14
- Sacred Heart 20 km · 18
- Lake Lillian 25 km · 11
- Redwood Falls 27 km · 25
- Clara City 28 km · 12
Questions about hail in Danube
How often does it hail in Danube, Minnesota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Danube since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #246 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Danube?
Most reports come in July, April, May. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Danube?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 21, 2024 near 0.69 N Danube. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Danube?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 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 Danube had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 21, 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.