Hail history for Deer Creek, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Deer Creek since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Deer Creek
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 8, 2000
13 reports on 11 days since 1996 · #309 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Deer Creek
- 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 Deer Creek
The latest hail report in and around Deer Creek is from June 10, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Deer Creek logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #309 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Deer Creek accounts for 3% of the 467 reports filed in Otter Tail County.
8% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 8, 2000 near Deer Creek.
The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (46% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Deer Creek 0.3
- Otter Tail County 11.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Deer Creek 6
- Otter Tail County 99
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Deer Creek 8%
- Otter Tail 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2000 | 3.00 inteacup | Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Tenney | Wilkin | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1996 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 35 SE Detroit Lakes | Otter Tail | 18:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 15%
- 1–2 in 10 77%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 S Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.48 ESE Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.8 N Lyman | Otter Tail | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.35 NE Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 07:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.03 WSW Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 SW Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Tenney | Wilkin | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2000 | 3.00 inteacup | Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Deer Creek | Otter Tail | 11:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Deer Creek
- Henning 12 km · 15
- New York Mills 15 km · 25
- Wadena 16 km · 45
- Hewitt 19 km · 11
- Ottertail 20 km · 18
- Bertha 24 km · 12
- Verndale 24 km · 10
- Parkers Prairie 26 km · 20
Questions about hail in Deer Creek
How often does it hail in Deer Creek, Minnesota?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Deer Creek since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #309 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Deer Creek?
Most reports come in June, July, March. June alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Deer Creek?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 8, 2000 near Deer Creek. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Deer Creek?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Deer Creek 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 June 10, 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.