Hail history for Hoffman, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hoffman since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hoffman
- Last hail
- Jul 26, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jul 26, 2023
16 reports on 16 days since 1970 · #232 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Hoffman
- 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 Hoffman
The latest hail report in and around Hoffman is from July 26, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hoffman logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #232 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hoffman accounts for 12% of the 132 reports filed in Grant 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on July 26, 2023 near 2.81 S Hoffman.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hoffman 0.4
- Grant County 3.4
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hoffman 8
- Grant County 51
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hoffman 0%
- Grant County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.81 S Hoffman | Grant | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.81 S Hoffman | Grant | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSE Hoffman | Grant | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Hoffman | Grant | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Kensington | Douglas | 23:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 69%
- 1–2 in 5 31%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.81 S Hoffman | Grant | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSE Hoffman | Grant | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.81 S Hoffman | Grant | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Hoffman | Grant | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 W Hoffman | Grant | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Kensington | Douglas | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 S Hoffman | Grant | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Hoffman | Grant | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Hoffman | Grant | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Hoffman | Grant | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Hoffman | Grant | 08:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Hoffman | Grant | 17:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hoffman
- Farwell 16 km · 10
- Brandon 21 km · 19
- Evansville 21 km · 11
- Elbow Lake 23 km · 15
- Donnelly 24 km · 17
- Lowry 25 km · 12
- Herman 28 km · 12
- Morris 29 km · 29
Questions about hail in Hoffman
How often does it hail in Hoffman, Minnesota?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hoffman since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #232 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hoffman?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hoffman?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on July 26, 2023 near 2.81 S Hoffman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hoffman?
The most recent report in this data is from July 26, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hoffman had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 26, 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.