Hail history for Lake Crystal, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Crystal since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake Crystal
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 13, 2026
17 reports on 10 days since 1974 · #213 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Lake Crystal
- 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 Crystal
The latest hail report in and around Lake Crystal is from April 13, 2026, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake Crystal logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #213 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake Crystal accounts for 9% of the 182 reports filed in Blue Earth County.
29% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 13, 2026 near 1.38 S Lake Crystal.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2026, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 94% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake Crystal 0.5
- Blue Earth County 4.9
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake Crystal 6
- Blue Earth County 45
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake Crystal 29%
- Blue Earth 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 4 | 3.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.38 S Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 S Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.47 SSW Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1974 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Blue Earth | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.27 W Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 24%
- 1–2 in 8 47%
- 2 in + 5 29%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 S Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.38 S Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.47 SSW Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.27 W Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 00:44 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 N Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Lake Crystal | Blue Earth | 18:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake Crystal
Questions about hail in Lake Crystal
How often does it hail in Lake Crystal, Minnesota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Crystal since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #213 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake Crystal?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake Crystal?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 13, 2026 near 1.38 S Lake Crystal. 29% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake Crystal?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake Crystal had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 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.