Hail history for Motley, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Motley since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Motley
- Last hail
- Jun 19, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 19, 2026
28 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #76 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Motley
- 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 Motley
The latest hail report in and around Motley is from June 19, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Motley logged 21 reports on 9 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #76 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Motley accounts for 10% of the 271 reports filed in Cass 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 19, 2026 near 4.35 W Pillager.
Reports were up 325% in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2022, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (64% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Motley 1.1
- Cass County 8.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Motley 9
- Cass County 74
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Motley 0%
- Cass County 6%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.35 W Pillager | Cass | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.35 W Pillager | Cass | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.82 W Pillager | Cass | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8.37 WNW Pillager | Cass | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SE Motley | Morrison | 19:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 29%
- 1–2 in 20 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.35 W Pillager | Cass | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.73 S Esterday | Cass | 09:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.35 W Pillager | Cass | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5.73 W Pillager | Cass | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.82 W Pillager | Cass | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.73 S Esterday | Cass | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SE Motley | Morrison | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.41 ESE Staples | Todd | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Motley | Morrison | 03:37 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.37 WNW Pillager | Cass | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.23 W Pillager | Cass | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 8.23 W Pillager | Cass | 13:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Motley
- Pillager 13 km · 17
- Staples 14 km · 16
- East Gull Lake 23 km · 11
- Baxter 28 km · 29
- Fort Ripley 28 km · 18
- Lake Shore 28 km · 16
- Verndale 29 km · 10
- Bertha 33 km · 12
Questions about hail in Motley
How often does it hail in Motley, Minnesota?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Motley since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #76 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Motley?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 64% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Motley?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 19, 2026 near 4.35 W Pillager. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Motley?
The most recent report in this data is from June 19, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Motley had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 13 reports. The most recent was June 19, 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.