Hail history for Otsego, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Otsego since 2005, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Otsego
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 26, 2019
18 reports on 11 days since 2005 · #195 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Otsego
- 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 Otsego
The latest hail report in and around Otsego is from July 13, 2023, 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 July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Otsego logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #195 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Otsego accounts for 5% of the 332 reports filed in Wright 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 July 26, 2019 near 0.49 W Otsego.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2005, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Otsego 0.7
- Wright County 11.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Otsego 9
- Wright County 77
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Otsego 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 W Otsego | Wright | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.6 NNE Otsego | Wright | $5K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.13 WNW Otsego | Wright | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.54 NW Albertville | Wright | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.49 W Otsego | Wright | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 39%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Otsego | Wright | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 W Otsego | Wright | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.49 W Otsego | Wright | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.6 NNE Otsego | Wright | $5K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 NW Otsego | Wright | — | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 SSE Otsego | Wright | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SE Otsego | Wright | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.13 WNW Otsego | Wright | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.54 NW Albertville | Wright | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Otsego | Wright | — | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Otsego | Wright | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 6 W Elk River | Sherburne | — | 10:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Otsego
- Elk River 9 km · 43
- St. Michael 9 km · 26
- Rogers 10 km · 15
- Monticello 13 km · 41
- Big Lake 13 km · 32
- Ramsey 13 km · 30
- Anoka 19 km · 22
- Zimmerman 20 km · 22
Questions about hail in Otsego
How often does it hail in Otsego, Minnesota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Otsego since 2005. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #195 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Otsego?
Most reports come in May, September, July. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Otsego?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 26, 2019 near 0.49 W Otsego. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Otsego?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Otsego 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 July 13, 2023.
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.