Hail history for Oronoco, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oronoco since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oronoco
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 29, 1996
29 reports on 17 days since 1974 · #70 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Oronoco
- 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 Oronoco
The latest hail report in and around Oronoco is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oronoco logged 16 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #70 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oronoco accounts for 8% of the 373 reports filed in Olmsted County.
3% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 29, 1996 near Oronoco.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 8 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (41% of reports); 34% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oronoco 0.8
- Olmsted County 9.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oronoco 7
- Olmsted County 64
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oronoco 3%
- Olmsted County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 WSW Oronoco | Olmsted | $2K | 11:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NE Mantorville | Dodge | — | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 W Oronoco | Olmsted | $15K | 14:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 52%
- 1–2 in 13 45%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 W Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 13:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.98 W Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSW Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 12:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.3 SSE Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.12 E Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Oronoco | Olmsted | $3K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Oronoco | Olmsted | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oronoco
- Pine Island 8 km · 19
- Byron 16 km · 31
- Rochester 17 km · 173
- Zumbrota 19 km · 16
- Mantorville 20 km · 14
- Kasson 22 km · 24
- Elgin 23 km · 17
- Dodge Center 29 km · 15
Questions about hail in Oronoco
How often does it hail in Oronoco, Minnesota?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oronoco since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oronoco?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oronoco?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 29, 1996 near Oronoco. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oronoco?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 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 Oronoco had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 17, 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.