Hail history for Lester Prairie, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lester Prairie since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lester Prairie
- Last hail
- Aug 26, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 26, 2024
18 reports on 14 days since 1997 · #187 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Lester Prairie
- 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 Lester Prairie
The latest hail report in and around Lester Prairie is from August 26, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lester Prairie logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #187 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lester Prairie accounts for 7% of the 251 reports filed in McLeod County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 26, 2024 near 0.49 E Lester Prairie.
Reports were down 77% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lester Prairie 0.8
- McLeod County 6.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lester Prairie 12
- McLeod County 58
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lester Prairie 0%
- McLeod County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 30, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 E Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 E Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 E Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 03:21 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 56%
- 1–2 in 8 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 E Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SSE Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 NE Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 W Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.45 W Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 E Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 03:21 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 E Lester Prairie | Mcleod | 11:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lester Prairie
- Winsted 8 km · 30
- Plato 12 km · 10
- Silver Lake 13 km · 17
- Glencoe 16 km · 29
- Norwood Young America 16 km · 26
- Watertown 17 km · 23
- Hamburg 18 km · 16
- Howard Lake 19 km · 14
Questions about hail in Lester Prairie
How often does it hail in Lester Prairie, Minnesota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lester Prairie since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #187 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lester Prairie?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lester Prairie?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 26, 2024 near 0.49 E Lester Prairie. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lester Prairie?
The most recent report in this data is from August 26, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lester Prairie had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 26, 2024.
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.