Hail history for Lewiston, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lewiston since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lewiston
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2023
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 13, 2023
18 reports on 15 days since 1970 · #188 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Lewiston
- 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 Lewiston
The latest hail report in and around Lewiston is from July 13, 2023, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lewiston logged 10 reports on 9 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 #188 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lewiston accounts for 8% of the 229 reports filed in Winona County.
11% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 13, 2023 near 2.48 E Bethany.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lewiston 0.5
- Winona County 6.3
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lewiston 9
- Winona County 50
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lewiston 11%
- Winona County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.48 E Bethany | Winona | $250K | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lewiston | Winona | $15K | 20:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Winona | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Winona | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 N Lewiston | Winona | — | 17:08 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 5 28%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.48 E Bethany | Winona | $250K | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Lewiston | Winona | — | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 NE Lewiston | Winona | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 NE Lewiston | Winona | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSE Lewiston | Winona | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Lewiston | Winona | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Lewiston | Winona | — | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.3 NNW Wyattville | Winona | — | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 N Lewiston | Winona | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3.5 SSE Lewiston | Winona | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Lewiston | Winona | $3K | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lewiston | Winona | $15K | 20:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lewiston
- Stockton 9 km · 12
- Altura 11 km · 17
- St. Charles 15 km · 18
- Winona 18 km · 66
- Rushford Village 21 km · 28
- Dover 21 km · 10
- Chatfield 29 km · 21
- Eyota 29 km · 15
Questions about hail in Lewiston
How often does it hail in Lewiston, Minnesota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lewiston since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #188 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lewiston?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lewiston?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 13, 2023 near 2.48 E Bethany. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lewiston?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2023 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lewiston 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 July 13, 2023.
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.