Hail history for Fort Ripley, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Ripley since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fort Ripley
- Last hail
- Sep 5, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 5, 2023
18 reports on 14 days since 1985 · #185 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Fort Ripley
- 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 Fort Ripley
The latest hail report in and around Fort Ripley is from September 5, 2023, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on September 5, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fort Ripley logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #185 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fort Ripley accounts for 7% of the 266 reports filed in Crow Wing 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on September 5, 2023 near 1.18 NE Ft Ripley.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2022, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fort Ripley 0.6
- Crow Wing County 9.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fort Ripley 8
- Crow Wing County 62
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fort Ripley 6%
- Crow Wing 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.18 NE Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 E Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NE Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NE Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 20:17 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 44%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.18 NE Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 E Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NE Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 E Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 04:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 08:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 NE Camp Ripley | Morrison | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NE Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 12 N Little Falls | Morrison | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Ft Ripley | Crow Wing | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fort Ripley
- Little Falls 20 km · 22
- Pillager 20 km · 17
- Baxter 21 km · 29
- Brainerd 25 km · 36
- East Gull Lake 26 km · 11
- Motley 28 km · 28
- Flensburg 28 km · 10
- Pierz 29 km · 12
Questions about hail in Fort Ripley
How often does it hail in Fort Ripley, Minnesota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Ripley since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #185 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fort Ripley?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fort Ripley?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 5, 2023 near 1.18 NE Ft Ripley. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fort Ripley?
The most recent report in this data is from September 5, 2023 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fort Ripley had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 5, 2023.
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.