Hail history for Lake City, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake City since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake City
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Jul 10, 2008
25 reports on 16 days since 1977 · #96 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Lake City
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Lake City
The latest hail report in and around Lake City is from April 13, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake City logged 12 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #96 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake City accounts for 16% of the 160 reports filed in Wabasha County.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Minnesota town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.25 in (hen egg) on July 10, 2008 near 0.06 S Lake City.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake City 0.6
- Wabasha County 4.2
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake City 7
- Wabasha County 35
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake City 8%
- Wabasha County 7%
- Median Minnesota town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2008 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.06 S Lake City | Wabasha | $68K | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.49 W Lake City | Wabasha | $820K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lake City | Wabasha | — | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lake City | Wabasha | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Lake City | Wabasha | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 52%
- 1–2 in 10 40%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.49 W Lake City | Wabasha | $820K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Lake City | Wabasha | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 SE Lake City | Wabasha | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 SE Lake City | Wabasha | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lake City | Wabasha | — | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lake City | Wabasha | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Lake City | Wabasha | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W Lake City | Wabasha | — | 21:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.05 SW Lake City | Wabasha | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Lake City | Wabasha | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.94 SE Old Frontenac | Goodhue | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 SE Lake City | Wabasha | — | 13:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake City
Questions about hail in Lake City
How often does it hail in Lake City, Minnesota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake City since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #96 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake City?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake City?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on July 10, 2008 near 0.06 S Lake City. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake City had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 13, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.