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Hail history for Lake Crystal, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Crystal on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Apr 13, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near Lake Crystal
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hanska 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.5 in | Lake Crystal, Hanska, Butternut 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Lake Crystal |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake Crystal by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Crystal
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Lake Crystal
Apr 13, 2026 · 3.5 in · Lake Crystal (0 mi from Lake Crystal)
May 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Mankato (10 mi from Lake Crystal)
National Weather Service description (English): Several spotters and local law enforcement officials reports a swath of very large hail from just west of North Mankato, to approximately 2 miles north of North Mankato. Most of the hail was quarter to half dollar size, but a few reports of tennis ball size hail was noted.Jun 2, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lake Crystal (1 mi from Lake Crystal)
National Weather Service description (English): There was a large swath of very large hail, up to 2.5 inches in diameter, that fell from Lake Crystal, southeast toward Garden City, Rapidan, and Good Thunder. There was also vegetation damage that was associated with the hail.Apr 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garden City Airport (6 mi from Lake Crystal)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported that the hail covered the ground south of Garden City.May 7, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Crystal (0 mi from Lake Crystal)
National Weather Service description (English): Most of the hail was the size of nickels.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Crystal
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | EF0 | Nicollet 8 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF0 | Garden City 5 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF0 | Rapidan 7 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Aug 16, 2017 | EF0 | Nicollet 9 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Aug 16, 2017 | EF0 | Nicollet 10 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Jul 9, 2017 | EF1 | Judson 5 mi from Lake Crystal |
| May 8, 2014 | EF0 | Madelia 8 mi from Lake Crystal |
| May 8, 2014 | EF0 | Hanska 8 mi from Lake Crystal |
| May 8, 2014 | EF0 | Butternut 7 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Aug 13, 2010 | EF0 | Rapidan 6 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Jun 25, 2010 | EF2 | Rapidan 4 mi from Lake Crystal |
| Jun 25, 2010 | EF1 | Lake Crystal 0 mi from Lake Crystal |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Crystal
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Crystal since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 18, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Searles 1 wind report |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Garden City 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Mankato 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 63 mph, measured | Mankato 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 55 mph, estimated | Hanska, Mankato 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Nicollet 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, measured | Butternut 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Rapidan, Butternut 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2017 | 58 mph, measured | Searles 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Rapidan 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 Lake Crystal; 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 Crystal.
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