Hail history for Lynd, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lynd since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lynd
- Last hail
- Sep 21, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · May 28, 1991
19 reports on 13 days since 1982 · #170 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Lynd
- 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 Lynd
The latest hail report in and around Lynd is from September 21, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lynd logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #170 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lynd accounts for 7% of the 255 reports filed in Lyon 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 3.25 in (teacup) on May 28, 1991.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lynd 0.6
- Lyon County 7.8
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lynd 8
- Lyon County 63
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lynd 11%
- Lyon 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1991 | 3.25 inteacup | — | Lyon | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Lynd | Lyon | 03:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Lynd | Lyon | 03:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lynd | Lyon | 21:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lyon | 15:45 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 26%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Lynd | Lyon | 07:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Lynd | Lyon | 10:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.99 W Lynd | Lyon | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Lynd | Lyon | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Lynd | Lyon | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Lynd | Lyon | 03:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Lynd | Lyon | 03:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.21 SW Lynd | Lyon | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.62 NW Lynd | Lyon | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.21 NW Lynd | Lyon | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNE Lynd | Lyon | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.21 NW Lynd | Lyon | 16:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lynd
Questions about hail in Lynd
How often does it hail in Lynd, Minnesota?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lynd since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #170 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lynd?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lynd?
3.25 in (teacup size) on May 28, 1991. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lynd?
The most recent report in this data is from September 21, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lynd 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 September 21, 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.