Hail history for Moorhead, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moorhead since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Moorhead
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 29, 2026
41 reports on 27 days since 1974 · #29 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Moorhead
- 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 Moorhead
The latest hail report in and around Moorhead is from June 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 29, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Moorhead logged 14 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #29 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Moorhead accounts for 18% of the 222 reports filed in Clay County.
12% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 29, 2026 near 3.73 SSW Moorhead.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2026, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Moorhead 0.7
- Clay County 4.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Moorhead 9
- Clay County 57
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Moorhead 12%
- Clay 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 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 7 | 3.00 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.73 SSW Moorhead | Clay | — | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2007 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.46 SSW Moorhead | Clay | $10.0 million | 02:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.58 SSW Moorhead | Clay | — | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1986 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Clay | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Clay | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 29%
- 1–2 in 24 59%
- 2 in + 5 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 SW Dilworth | Clay | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Moorhead | Clay | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.46 WSW Moorhead Arpt | Clay | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.67 SW Dilworth | Clay | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.58 SSW Moorhead | Clay | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Moorhead | Clay | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.73 SSW Moorhead | Clay | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SE Moorhead | Clay | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.8 N Moorhead | Clay | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSW Moorhead | Clay | 01:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 SSW Moorhead | Clay | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Dilworth | Clay | 23:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Moorhead
- Sabin 12 km · 11
- Comstock 23 km · 15
- Georgetown 24 km · 13
- Felton 30 km · 11
- Hawley 32 km · 21
- Barnesville 35 km · 12
- Perley 35 km · 11
- Kent 48 km · 10
Questions about hail in Moorhead
How often does it hail in Moorhead, Minnesota?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Moorhead since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Moorhead?
Most reports come in June, September, August. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Moorhead?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 29, 2026 near 3.73 SSW Moorhead. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Moorhead?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Moorhead had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 29, 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.