Hail history for Frazee, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Frazee since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Frazee
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 16, 1998
20 reports on 15 days since 1998 · #149 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Frazee
- 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 Frazee
The latest hail report in and around Frazee is from August 11, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Frazee logged 11 reports on 9 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 #149 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Frazee accounts for 8% of the 257 reports filed in Becker County.
5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 16, 1998 near Frazee.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1998, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (45% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Frazee 0.6
- Becker County 6.6
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Frazee 9
- Becker County 69
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Frazee 5%
- Becker County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Frazee | Becker | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.02 ENE Frazee | Becker | 06:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.95 E Frazee | Becker | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Frazee | Becker | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Frazee | Becker | 00:08 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 45%
- 1–2 in 10 50%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.95 E Frazee | Becker | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Frazee | Becker | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Frazee | Becker | 00:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Frazee | Becker | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.02 ENE Frazee | Becker | 06:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.95 E Frazee | Becker | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.84 W Frazee | Becker | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Frazee | Becker | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.9 E Frazee | Becker | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Frazee | Becker | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Vergas | Otter Tail | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NE Vergas | Otter Tail | 09:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Frazee
- Vergas 12 km · 19
- Detroit Lakes 14 km · 37
- Perham 17 km · 16
- Dent 20 km · 10
- Pelican Rapids 34 km · 30
- New York Mills 34 km · 25
- Ottertail 35 km · 18
- Lake Park 35 km · 15
Questions about hail in Frazee
How often does it hail in Frazee, Minnesota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Frazee since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #149 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Frazee?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Frazee?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 16, 1998 near Frazee. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Frazee?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Frazee had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.