Hail history for Lake Elmo, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Elmo since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake Elmo
- Last hail
- Jun 19, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 20, 2022
19 reports on 14 days since 1965 · #167 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Lake Elmo
- 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 Elmo
The latest hail report in and around Lake Elmo is from June 19, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on September 20, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake Elmo logged 10 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #167 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake Elmo accounts for 9% of the 203 reports filed in Washington County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on September 20, 2022 near 2.41 ESE Oakdale.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake Elmo 0.5
- Washington County 7.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake Elmo 5
- Washington County 53
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake Elmo 5%
- Washington 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.41 ESE Oakdale | Washington | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S (21d)lake Elmo Airport | Washington | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S (21d)lake Elmo Airport | Washington | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 W Lake Elmo | Washington | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lake Elmo | Washington | 10:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 37%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Lake Elmo | Washington | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.41 ESE Oakdale | Washington | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSW Bayport | Washington | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 NNE Lake Elmo | Washington | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S (21d)lake Elmo Airport | Washington | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S (21d)lake Elmo Airport | Washington | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 S Lake Elmo | Washington | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 W Lake Elmo | Washington | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.14 N Lake Elmo | Washington | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 W Lake Elmo | Washington | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.6 N Lake Elmo | Washington | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Anoka | Anoka | 18:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake Elmo
- Oakdale 4 km · 24
- Woodbury 9 km · 43
- Maplewood 10 km · 22
- Stillwater 10 km · 15
- White Bear Lake 12 km · 14
- South St. Paul 15 km · 14
- Vadnais Heights 15 km · 14
- St. Paul 16 km · 99
Questions about hail in Lake Elmo
How often does it hail in Lake Elmo, Minnesota?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Elmo since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #167 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake Elmo?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake Elmo?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 20, 2022 near 2.41 ESE Oakdale. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake Elmo?
The most recent report in this data is from June 19, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake Elmo had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 19, 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.