Hail history for Leota, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leota since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leota
- Last hail
- May 24, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 29, 2005
14 reports on 9 days since 1977 · #284 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Leota
- 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 Leota
The latest hail report in and around Leota is from May 24, 2026, 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 May 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leota logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #284 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Leota accounts for 6% of the 224 reports filed in Nobles 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 29, 2005 near 7 NW Lismore.
The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leota 0.1
- Nobles County 4.7
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leota 3
- Nobles County 53
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leota 0%
- Nobles 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 NW Lismore | Nobles | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NW Lismore | Nobles | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 NW Lismore | Nobles | 03:33 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.6 SSW Chandler | Murray | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 N Kenneth | Rock | 19:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 43%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.6 SSW Chandler | Murray | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3.24 NW Lismore | Nobles | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 N Kenneth | Rock | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.53 N Kenneth | Rock | 04:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 NW Lismore | Nobles | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NW Lismore | Nobles | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 NW Lismore | Nobles | 03:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Leota | Nobles | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 N Kenneth | Rock | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 7 NW Lismore | Nobles | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 SW Chandler | Murray | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 SW Chandler | Murray | 00:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Leota
Questions about hail in Leota
How often does it hail in Leota, Minnesota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leota since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #284 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leota?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leota?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 29, 2005 near 7 NW Lismore. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leota?
The most recent report in this data is from May 24, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Leota 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 May 24, 2026.
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.