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Otter Tail County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 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 in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Otter Tail County, Minnesota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

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.

12
Events (12 mo)
8
Hail
4
Wind
0
Tornado
2.5"
Max hail
62
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 10, 2026 hail event near 2 S Deer Creek, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 10, 2026 hail event (1.5") near 2 S Deer Creek. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Otter Tail County

Current NEXRAD radar over Otter Tail County, Minnesota with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Otter Tail County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 3 SPC verified reports — hail to 1.75" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — hail to 2.5" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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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.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Estimated 70-75mph winds based off a grove of blown down trees (straight line winds) submitted via social media. (FGF)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Dalton

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Storm spotter reports quarter sized hail southeast of New York Mills... MN. (FGF)”

SPC verified report · 1 SE New York Mills

Monday, June 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Hail at Dead Lake...time estimated from radar. (FGF)”

SPC verified report · 5 S Dent

“Delayed Report: 12 inch tree branch split off the main trunk relayed via social media. (FGF)”

SPC verified report · 4 W Fergus Falls

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“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)”

SPC verified report · Parkers Prairie

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Otter Tail County, MN?

The most recent recorded event was in September 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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