Hailstory

Hail in Cook County, Minnesota

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Cook County on 14 days since October 2020. That is more than 28% of US counties. It ranks 85 of 87 in Minnesota.

The largest radar estimate was 1.9 inches on May 29, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was July 26, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20212
20226
20233
20240
20252
20261

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
May 29, 20221.9 in
July 18, 20221.55 in
September 21, 20231.25 in
May 12, 20221.2 in
September 22, 20231.2 in
July 25, 20231.2 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 5 hail reports since October 2020, and 4 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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