Hail history for Beltrami County, MN

Beltrami County has 311 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 193 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 27, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 311 since 1956

1″ or larger 193 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 27, 1997

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Beltrami County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Beltrami County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 311 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 24, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 24, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 24, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 24, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
July 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Beltrami County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 3, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Emergency Manager reports golf ball sized hail in Blackduck, MN.

July 26, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail and damaging winds were reported, along with several snapped trees and broken windows. Additional reports and photos were received via social media.

July 26, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several reports of tennis ball to baseball sized hail near Pennington in southern Moose Lake and in Brook Lake Townships from 605 PM CDT to 615 PM CDT. Photos and reports relayed via social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	6	16	42	115	81	47

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Beltrami County

Has it ever hailed in Beltrami County?

Yes — 311 hail events have been recorded for Beltrami County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 193 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Beltrami County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Beltrami County, MN is August 3, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Beltrami County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 27, 1997. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.