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Hail history for Lonsdale, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lonsdale on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 22, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Lonsdale
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lonsdale in the last two years.
Hail days near Lonsdale by year
When hail season peaks near Lonsdale
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Lonsdale
Jun 22, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Little Chicago (6 mi from Lonsdale)
Jun 20, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Prague (8 mi from Lonsdale)
Jun 18, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lonsdale (1 mi from Lonsdale)
Jun 17, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Webster (5 mi from Lonsdale)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media had a picture of tennis ball size hail in Webster.Aug 24, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Champlin (6 mi from Lonsdale)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lonsdale
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | EF0 | Dundas 8 mi from Lonsdale |
| May 19, 2021 | EF1 | Little Chicago 7 mi from Lonsdale |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF0 | Dundas 9 mi from Lonsdale |
| Aug 16, 2017 | EF0 | New Prague 9 mi from Lonsdale |
| Aug 16, 2017 | EF0 | New Prague 9 mi from Lonsdale |
| Jul 14, 2010 | EF0 | Northfield 7 mi from Lonsdale |
| Jun 26, 2010 | EF0 | New Prague 8 mi from Lonsdale |
| Jun 26, 2010 | EF0 | St Patrick 7 mi from Lonsdale |
| Aug 24, 2006 | F0 | Searles 7 mi from Lonsdale |
| Aug 24, 2006 | F3 | Nicollet 8 mi from Lonsdale |
| Aug 24, 2006 | F3 | Kasota 9 mi from Lonsdale |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lonsdale
30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lonsdale since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 19, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 72 mph, estimated | Montgomery 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Heidelberg 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 68 mph, measured | Elko New Market 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Little Chicago, Elko New Market 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Montgomery 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | New Prague, Heidelberg, St Patrick 4 wind reports |
| May 29, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Elko New Market 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Lonsdale 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Little Chicago 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Dundas 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 Lonsdale; 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 Lonsdale.
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