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Hail history for Forest Lake, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forest Lake on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 18, 2020. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near Forest Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Chisago City, Wyoming 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Chisago City, Lindstrom 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Forest Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Forest Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Forest Lake
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (9) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Forest Lake
May 25, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lino Lakes (9 mi from Forest Lake)
May 10, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Forest Lake (3 mi from Forest Lake)
Aug 5, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Columbus (3 mi from Forest Lake)
Jul 18, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Scandia (7 mi from Forest Lake)
Aug 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lindstrom (10 mi from Forest Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forest Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2019 | EF1 | Scandia 5 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 28, 2019 | EF1 | Lindstrom 7 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF1 | Forest Lake 4 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF0 | Marine On St Croix 9 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF1 | Columbus 7 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF0 | Wyoming 3 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 12, 2017 | EF0 | Lindstrom 7 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jun 21, 2013 | EF0 | Wyoming 3 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 5, 2011 | EF0 | East Bethel 9 mi from Forest Lake |
| May 22, 2011 | EF0 | Ham Lake 9 mi from Forest Lake |
| May 22, 2011 | EF0 | Forest Lake 4 mi from Forest Lake |
| Jul 17, 2010 | EF0 | Forest Lake 3 mi from Forest Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forest Lake
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forest Lake since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 10, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 68 mph, estimated | Centerville 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Wyoming 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Stacy 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hugo 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Linwood 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Stacy, Lindstrom 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Centerville 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 75 mph, estimated | East Bethel, Linwood, Forest Lake 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 70 mph, estimated | Chisago City 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Hugo 1 wind report |
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 Forest Lake; 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 Forest Lake.
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