Hail history for Pillager, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pillager since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pillager
- Last hail
- Jun 19, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 14, 2009
17 reports on 14 days since 1991 · #218 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Pillager
- 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 Pillager
The latest hail report in and around Pillager is from June 19, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 9, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pillager logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #218 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pillager accounts for 6% 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 July 14, 2009 near 3 E Pillager.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (41% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pillager 0.6
- Cass County 8.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pillager 9
- Cass County 74
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pillager 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Pillager | Cass | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 8.41 E Motley | Morrison | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pillager | Cass | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 NW Sylvan | Cass | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 ENE Pillager | Cass | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 29%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 8.7 E Motley | Morrison | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NNE Pillager | Cass | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 8.41 E Motley | Morrison | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.46 NNE Pillager | Cass | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pillager | Cass | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 9.57 E Motley | Morrison | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Pillager | Cass | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Pillager | Cass | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Pillager | Cass | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Pillager | Cass | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Pillager | Cass | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 ENE Pillager | Cass | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pillager
- East Gull Lake 11 km · 11
- Motley 13 km · 28
- Baxter 16 km · 29
- Fort Ripley 20 km · 18
- Lake Shore 21 km · 16
- Brainerd 22 km · 36
- Staples 26 km · 16
- Pequot Lakes 32 km · 20
Questions about hail in Pillager
How often does it hail in Pillager, Minnesota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pillager since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #218 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pillager?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pillager?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 14, 2009 near 3 E Pillager. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pillager?
The most recent report in this data is from June 19, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pillager 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 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.