Hail history for Dodge County, Minnesota
Every NOAA hail report filed in Dodge County since 1961, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dodge County
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 18, 2012
145 reports on 85 days since 1961 · #49 of 88 Minnesota counties
Hail map · Dodge County
- 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 Dodge County
The latest hail report in Dodge County is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dodge County logged 80 reports on 40 hail days, about 4.0 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Minnesota county (3.9 a year) and ranks #49 of 88 Minnesota counties for all-time reports. Dodge County holds 1% of all 15,925 hail reports in Minnesota.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Minnesota county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on July 18, 2012 near 1.21 NE Hayfield.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (42) compared with 2006–2015 (38). The busiest year was 2019, with 14 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dodge County 4.0
- Median Minnesota county 3.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dodge County 40
- Median Minnesota county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dodge County 9%
- Median Minnesota county 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 14 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.21 NE Hayfield | — | 11:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 3.00 inteacup | 8.54 WSW Hayfield | $5K | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | Kasson | $50K | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | Dodge Center | $50K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 1989 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | — | 16:15 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 57 40%
- 1–2 in 73 51%
- 2 in + 13 9%
- No size 2
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Kasson | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 NE Hayfield | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hayfield | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.03 NW Claremont | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.87 NE Rice Lake | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Kasson | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.81 S Berne | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 SW Eden | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NE Kasson | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Kasson | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.21 NE Hayfield | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.07 WNW Hayfield | 18:32 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Dodge County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Hayfield | 27 | 3.00 in |
| Kasson | 24 | 2.75 in |
| Dodge Center | 15 | 2.50 in |
| Claremont | 14 | 2.50 in |
| Mantorville | 14 | 2.50 in |
| West Concord | 14 | 2.00 in |
Questions about hail in Dodge County
How often does it hail in Dodge County, Minnesota?
145 hail reports have been logged in Dodge County since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.0 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 88 Minnesota counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dodge County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dodge County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 18, 2012 near 1.21 NE Hayfield. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dodge County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 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 Dodge County had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 reports. The most recent was April 17, 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.