Hail history for Wadena, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wadena since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wadena
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Aug 3, 2024
45 reports on 34 days since 1959 · #16 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Wadena
- 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 Wadena
The latest hail report in and around Wadena is from June 29, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on August 3, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wadena logged 21 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wadena accounts for 26% of the 173 reports filed in Wadena County.
18% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on August 3, 2024 near 1.46 SSW Wadena Arpt.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (27% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wadena 1.1
- Wadena County 4.5
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wadena 16
- Wadena County 46
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wadena 18%
- Wadena County 8%
- 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 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 5 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.46 SSW Wadena Arpt | Wadena | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.48 W Wadena | Wadena | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Wadena | Wadena | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 1959 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wadena | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.46 SSW Wadena | Wadena | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 31%
- 1–2 in 23 51%
- 2 in + 8 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.46 SSE Wadena | Wadena | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Wadena | Wadena | 10:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.18 SW Wadena | Wadena | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SW Wadena | Wadena | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.84 SW Wadena | Wadena | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.18 SW Wadena | Wadena | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.46 SSW Wadena | Wadena | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.46 SSW Wadena Arpt | Wadena | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Wadena | Wadena | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.8 N Wadena Arpt | Wadena | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.48 W Wadena | Wadena | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.16 SE Bluffton | Otter Tail | 20:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wadena
- Verndale 10 km · 10
- Hewitt 14 km · 11
- Deer Creek 16 km · 13
- Sebeka 20 km · 29
- New York Mills 21 km · 25
- Bertha 21 km · 12
- Staples 25 km · 16
- Henning 28 km · 15
Questions about hail in Wadena
How often does it hail in Wadena, Minnesota?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wadena since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wadena?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wadena?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on August 3, 2024 near 1.46 SSW Wadena Arpt. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wadena?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wadena had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was June 29, 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.