Hail history for Minto, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minto since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Minto
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 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 7, 2020
12 reports on 10 days since 1983 · #156 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Minto
- 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 Minto
The latest hail report in and around Minto is from June 29, 2026, 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 June 29, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Minto logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #156 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Minto accounts for 5% of the 235 reports filed in Walsh County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median North Dakota town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 7, 2020 near 0.69 N Minto.
The busiest year was 2020, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Minto 0.3
- Walsh County 4.5
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Minto 4
- Walsh County 45
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Minto 0%
- Walsh County 7%
- Median North Dakota town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Minto | Walsh | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Minto | Walsh | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Minto | Walsh | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Walsh | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Minto | Walsh | 16:35 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 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Minto | Walsh | 22:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Minto | Walsh | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Minto | Walsh | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.3 NE Minto | Walsh | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.27 SSW Herriot | Walsh | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 ENE Voss | Walsh | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Minto | Walsh | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Minto | Walsh | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Minto | Walsh | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Minto | Walsh | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Minto | Walsh | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Walsh | 20:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Minto
- Grafton 14 km · 30
- Inkster 26 km · 10
- Manvel 28 km · 10
- Park River 29 km · 17
- Drayton 33 km · 13
- Hoople 33 km · 12
- St. Thomas 37 km · 20
- Grand Forks AFB 38 km · 35
Questions about hail in Minto
How often does it hail in Minto, North Dakota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minto since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #156 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Minto?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Minto?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 7, 2020 near 0.69 N Minto. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Minto?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Minto 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 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.