Hail history for Monticello, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monticello since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Monticello
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2024
- 3.50 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jul 13, 2024
41 reports on 29 days since 1975 · #28 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Monticello
- 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 Monticello
The latest hail report in and around Monticello is from July 13, 2024, 3.50 in (teacup size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on July 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Monticello logged 29 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.2 times the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #28 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Monticello accounts for 12% of the 332 reports filed in Wright County.
15% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on July 13, 2024 near 3.47 ESE Monticello.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (37% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Monticello 1.4
- Wright County 11.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Monticello 19
- Wright County 77
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Monticello 15%
- Wright 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2024 | 2 | 3.50 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 3.47 ESE Monticello | Wright | 23:18 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.49 W Monticello | Wright | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 S New Market | Scott | 09:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.91 ENE Monticello | Wright | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.53 ESE Monticello | Wright | 23:17 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 22 54%
- 1–2 in 13 32%
- 2 in + 6 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 3.47 ESE Monticello | Wright | 23:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.53 ESE Monticello | Wright | 23:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.97 E Monticello | Wright | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 E Monticello | Wright | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.13 SSE Big Lake | Sherburne | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.61 WSW Big Lake | Sherburne | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.19 NW Monticello | Wright | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.19 SE Monticello | Wright | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Monticello | Wright | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 E Monticello | Wright | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.16 SSW Monticello | Wright | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 E Monticello | Wright | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Monticello
- Big Lake 6 km · 32
- Becker 13 km · 28
- St. Michael 13 km · 26
- Otsego 13 km · 18
- Buffalo 14 km · 45
- Silver Creek 16 km · 10
- Elk River 18 km · 43
- Maple Lake 19 km · 15
Questions about hail in Monticello
How often does it hail in Monticello, Minnesota?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monticello since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Monticello?
Most reports come in July, May, September. July alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Monticello?
3.50 in (teacup size) on July 13, 2024 near 3.47 ESE Monticello. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Monticello?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2024 (3.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Monticello had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 13, 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.