Hail in Polk County, Minnesota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Polk County on 51 days since October 2020. That is more than 84% of US counties. It ranks 6 of 87 in Minnesota.
The largest radar estimate was 3.75 inches on June 20, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 3, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2022 | 3.75 in |
| July 26, 2023 | 3.35 in |
| June 28, 2024 | 3.15 in |
| August 14, 2025 | 2.1 in |
| July 6, 2026 | 2.1 in |
| July 24, 2026 | 2.1 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 30 hail reports since October 2020, and 63 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Minnesota
- Mower County: 71 days
- St. Louis County: 71 days
- Nobles County: 59 days
- Koochiching County: 53 days
- Murray County: 51 days
- Cass County: 49 days