Hail history for Ostrander, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ostrander since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ostrander
- Last hail
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 20, 1998
13 reports on 9 days since 1997 · #327 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Ostrander
- 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 Ostrander
The latest hail report in and around Ostrander is from April 12, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ostrander logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #327 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ostrander accounts for 7% of the 175 reports filed in Fillmore 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 20, 1998 near Ostrander.
The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (46% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ostrander 0.3
- Fillmore County 4.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ostrander 6
- Fillmore County 55
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ostrander 0%
- Fillmore County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ostrander | Fillmore | $25K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Spring Vly | Fillmore | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SE Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Ostrander | Fillmore | $1K | 18:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 54%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SE Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.12 ENE Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.99 SW Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Ostrander | Fillmore | $1K | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Ostrander | Fillmore | $2K | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ostrander | Fillmore | $25K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Spring Vly | Fillmore | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NW Ostrander | Fillmore | — | 13:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ostrander
- Spring Valley 9 km · 30
- Le Roy 13 km · 10
- Grand Meadow 16 km · 11
- Dexter 25 km · 10
- Stewartville 28 km · 36
- Preston 28 km · 17
- Chatfield 32 km · 21
- Harmony 34 km · 16
Questions about hail in Ostrander
How often does it hail in Ostrander, Minnesota?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ostrander since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #327 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ostrander?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ostrander?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 20, 1998 near Ostrander. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ostrander?
The most recent report in this data is from April 12, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ostrander had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 12, 2022.
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.