Hail history for The Lakes, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of The Lakes since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · The Lakes
- Last hail
- Oct 24, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 28, 2021
18 reports on 14 days since 2002 · #201 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · The Lakes
- 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 The Lakes
The latest hail report in and around The Lakes is from October 24, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on September 29, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, The Lakes 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 #201 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. The Lakes accounts for 15% of the 123 reports filed in Murray 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 28, 2021 near 4.15 N Currie.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- The Lakes 0.8
- Murray County 3.4
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- The Lakes 12
- Murray County 35
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- The Lakes 0%
- Murray County 10%
- 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 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 29, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.15 N Currie | Murray | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 N Currie | Murray | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 N Slayton | Murray | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.55 NW Currie | Murray | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.15 N Currie | Murray | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 28%
- 1–2 in 13 72%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.84 WNW Currie | Murray | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Currie | Murray | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.99 W Currie | Murray | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.55 NW Currie | Murray | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 4.86 N Currie | Murray | 04:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.15 N Currie | Murray | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 N Currie | Murray | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.15 N Currie | Murray | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 N Currie | Murray | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.05 ENE Currie | Murray | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 6.88 WNW Currie | Murray | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.98 E Currie | Murray | 16:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near The Lakes
- Tracy 16 km · 14
- Avoca 17 km · 10
- Westbrook 20 km · 10
- Balaton 21 km · 18
- Walnut Grove 21 km · 11
- Lake Wilson 26 km · 12
- Russell 32 km · 22
- Dundee 33 km · 12
Questions about hail in The Lakes
How often does it hail in The Lakes, Minnesota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of The Lakes since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #201 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in The Lakes?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in The Lakes?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 28, 2021 near 4.15 N Currie. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in The Lakes?
The most recent report in this data is from October 24, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has The Lakes had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was October 24, 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.