Hail history for Donnelly, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Donnelly since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Donnelly
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 31, 2024
17 reports on 14 days since 1984 · #208 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Donnelly
- 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 Donnelly
The latest hail report in and around Donnelly is from August 11, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 31, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Donnelly logged 10 reports on 8 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 #208 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Donnelly accounts for 13% of the 135 reports filed in Stevens County.
6% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 31, 2024 near 3.75 SSW Donnelly.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (41% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Donnelly 0.5
- Stevens County 3.7
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Donnelly 8
- Stevens County 40
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Donnelly 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.75 SSW Donnelly | Stevens | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Donnelly | Stevens | $50K | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.41 W Donnelly | Stevens | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stevens | — | 16:35 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 5 29%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.46 NNW Donnelly | Stevens | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 SE Donnelly | Stevens | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.75 SSW Donnelly | Stevens | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Donnelly | Stevens | $50K | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 SE Donnelly | Stevens | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 SE Donnelly | Stevens | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.41 W Donnelly | Stevens | — | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SE Donnelly | Stevens | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.41 W Donnelly | Stevens | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNE Donnelly | Stevens | — | 11:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Donnelly | Stevens | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Donnelly | Stevens | — | 09:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Donnelly
- Alberta 13 km · 12
- Morris 14 km · 29
- Herman 17 km · 12
- Chokio 18 km · 20
- Hoffman 24 km · 16
- Farwell 32 km · 10
- Elbow Lake 34 km · 15
- Graceville 36 km · 13
Questions about hail in Donnelly
How often does it hail in Donnelly, Minnesota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Donnelly since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #208 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Donnelly?
Most reports come in August, July, June. August alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Donnelly?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 31, 2024 near 3.75 SSW Donnelly. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Donnelly?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Donnelly had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.