Hail history for Ely, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ely since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ely
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 12, 2024
24 reports on 20 days since 1985 · #104 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Ely
- 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 Ely
The latest hail report in and around Ely is from June 12, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ely logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #104 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ely accounts for 4% of the 535 reports filed in St. Louis 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 June 12, 2024 near 1.16 NW Ely Arpt.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ely 0.6
- St. Louis County 17.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ely 8
- St. Louis County 118
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ely 0%
- St. Louis 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 NW Ely Arpt | St. Louis | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 NE Ely Arpt | St. Louis | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Ely Arpt | St. Louis | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Apple Vly | Dakota | 02:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Apple Vly | Dakota | 03:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 38%
- 1–2 in 15 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 NE Ely Arpt | St. Louis | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Ely Arpt | St. Louis | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 NW Ely Arpt | St. Louis | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.39 W Winton | St. Louis | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.16 NW Ely Arpt | St. Louis | 08:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 NE Ely | St. Louis | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.16 NE Ely | St. Louis | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.66 SE Ely Arpt | St. Louis | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Apple Vly | Dakota | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Foreston | Mille Lacs | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Apple Vly | Dakota | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Apple Vly | Dakota | 10:00 local · NCEI |
Questions about hail in Ely
How often does it hail in Ely, Minnesota?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ely since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #104 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ely?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ely?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 12, 2024 near 1.16 NW Ely Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ely?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ely had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 12, 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.