Hail history for Lindstrom, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lindstrom since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lindstrom
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 17, 1981
11 reports on 9 days since 1981 · #395 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Lindstrom
- 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 Lindstrom
The latest hail report in and around Lindstrom is from June 10, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lindstrom logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #395 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lindstrom accounts for 12% of the 93 reports filed in Chisago County.
9% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 17, 1981.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lindstrom 0.3
- Chisago County 2.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lindstrom 5
- Chisago County 28
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lindstrom 9%
- Chisago 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1981 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Chisago | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SW Center City | Chisago | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lindstrom | Chisago | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chisago | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.23 N Center City | Chisago | 00:50 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 0 0%
- 1–2 in 10 91%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 SW Center City | Chisago | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 SW Center City | Chisago | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 SE Lindstrom | Chisago | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.23 N Center City | Chisago | 00:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SW Center City | Chisago | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Center City | Chisago | 01:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lindstrom | Chisago | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Monticello | Wright | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Lindstrom | Chisago | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chisago | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1981 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Chisago | 09:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lindstrom
- Chisago City 6 km · 12
- Wyoming 11 km · 13
- Scandia 15 km · 14
- North Branch 16 km · 18
- Forest Lake 18 km · 25
- Hugo 26 km · 14
- East Bethel 29 km · 20
- Ham Lake 31 km · 12
Questions about hail in Lindstrom
How often does it hail in Lindstrom, Minnesota?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lindstrom since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #395 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lindstrom?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lindstrom?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 17, 1981. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lindstrom?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lindstrom had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 10, 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.