Hail history for Pierz, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pierz since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pierz
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2023
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Aug 11, 2023
12 reports on 11 days since 1999 · #364 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Pierz
- 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 Pierz
The latest hail report in and around Pierz is from August 11, 2023, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on August 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pierz logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #364 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pierz accounts for 7% of the 173 reports filed in Morrison County.
8% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on August 11, 2023 near Pierz.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in September (25% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pierz 0.5
- Morrison County 3.9
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pierz 9
- Morrison County 46
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pierz 8%
- Morrison County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
| Oct 11, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.25 inhen egg | Pierz | Morrison | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pierz | Morrison | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Pierz | Morrison | 22:37 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.39 NW Pierz | Morrison | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Pierz | Morrison | 14:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 42%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.25 inhen egg | Pierz | Morrison | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 WNW Pierz | Morrison | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 W Pierz | Morrison | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Pierz | Morrison | 22:37 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.39 NW Pierz | Morrison | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Pierz | Morrison | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Pierz | Morrison | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.17 NW Genola | Morrison | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Pierz | Morrison | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pierz | Morrison | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Pierz | Morrison | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Pierz | Morrison | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pierz
- Little Falls 20 km · 22
- Royalton 22 km · 14
- Rice 27 km · 24
- Fort Ripley 29 km · 18
- Gilman 29 km · 11
- Flensburg 33 km · 10
- St. Stephen 34 km · 12
- Onamia 35 km · 13
Questions about hail in Pierz
How often does it hail in Pierz, Minnesota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pierz since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #364 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pierz?
Most reports come in September, May, June. September alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pierz?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on August 11, 2023 near Pierz. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pierz?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2023 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pierz had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.