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Hail history for Lake City, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake City on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 13, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Lake City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Bellechester, Oak Center, Frontenac 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Lake City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake City by year
When hail season peaks near Lake City
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Lake City
Aug 11, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Pepin (6 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media showed a picture of hail near baseball size.Apr 13, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Oak Center (9 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported tennis ball sized hail about 4 miles north-northwest of Oak Center.Jul 10, 2008 · 2.25 in · Lake City (0 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.25 inches in diameter was observed.May 25, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pepin (6 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): A social media picture indicated 2 inch diameter hail fell in Pepin. Numerous spotters also reported hail as large as 2 inches in Pepin.May 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Center (10 mi from Lake City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | EF0 | West Alban 6 mi from Lake City |
| May 9, 2022 | EF0 | Stockholm 2 mi from Lake City |
| Sep 24, 2019 | EF0 | Lake City 1 mi from Lake City |
| Jul 5, 2016 | EF1 | Oak Center 5 mi from Lake City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake City
27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake City since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 28, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Oak Center 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Oak Center, Pepin 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pepin 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Pepin 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Stockholm 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Stockholm 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2018 | 46 mph, estimated | Oak Center 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2018 | 75 mph, estimated | Frontenac, Lake City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Oak Center, Lake City 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Stockholm, Lund, Lake City 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Lake City; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Lake City.
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