Otter Tail County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Otter Tail County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 8 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 12 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 4 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Otter Tail County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Otter Tail County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Otter Tail County
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Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Hail observed on storm chaser live stream. Comment heard from live stream that hail was no bigger than golf ball sized. Location estimated based on geolocation from Spo (FGF)”
- Hail 1.75" 4 WSW Fergus Falls SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 3 SW Parkers Prairie SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Fergus Falls SPC verified report
Monday, August 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2.5"
“Video shared on social media of hail to 2 inches near county roads 137 and 410 at 5:03pm. Reported that hail stones got larger on 410 as they drove east at 5:05pm. Esti (FGF)”
- Hail 2.5" 3 NNW New York Mills SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Estimated 70-75mph winds based off a grove of blown down trees (straight line winds) submitted via social media. (FGF)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Dalton SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Storm spotter reports quarter sized hail southeast of New York Mills... MN. (FGF)”
- Hail 1" 1 SE New York Mills SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 W Hillview SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“Hail at Dead Lake...time estimated from radar. (FGF)”
“Delayed Report: 12 inch tree branch split off the main trunk relayed via social media. (FGF)”
- Hail 1.25" 5 S Dent SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 W Fergus Falls SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Trees down on houses... large limbs down everywhere and a roof got ripped off of a trailer house in the trailer court. Quite widespread damage throughout town. (FGF)”
- Hail 1.5" 2 S Deer Creek SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 2 NW Parkers Prairie SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Parkers Prairie SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Otter Tail County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 12 severe weather events in Otter Tail County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Otter Tail County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Otter Tail County?
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