Hailstory

Hail in Pope County, Minnesota

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Pope County on 24 days since October 2020. That is more than 49% of US counties. It ranks 65 of 87 in Minnesota.

The largest radar estimate was 3.05 inches on July 27, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was June 29, 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
20213
20224
20232
20246
20255
20264

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
July 27, 20253.05 in
June 10, 20262.5 in
May 30, 20221.95 in
July 31, 20241.9 in
July 29, 20241.65 in
May 29, 20221.6 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 13 hail reports since October 2020, and 27 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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