Lake County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Lake County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 43 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 41 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 26, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Lake County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lake County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Lake County
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Check an address free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Mostly smaller than quarters. Hail lasted for about 10 minutes. Time estimated by radar. (DLH)”
- Hail 1" 6 NNW Isabella SPC verified report
Saturday, July 25, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 69 mph
“Corrects time and magnitude of previous marine tstm wind report from 1 SE Silver Bay. SLVM5 station in Silver Bay winds were recorded as being 31 mph at 1930 CDT then t (DLH)”
“SLVM5 station in Silver Bay winds were recorded as being 30 mph gust 45 mph at 1930 CT then to 39 mph gust 56 mph at 1940 CT then to 44 mph gust to 60 mph at 2000 ct. t (DLH)”
- Wind 69 mph 1 SE Silver Bay SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 1 SE Silver Bay SPC verified report
Monday, June 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor this evening. Showers and storms diminish near and after sunset. If you have outdoor activities through this evening and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor early this evening. The main threat will be near and west of I-29 through 7 pm, spreading east of I-29 from 6 pm to 8 pm. If you have outdoor activities during this time and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“As a line of thunderstorms lifts northeast, a broader area of rain behind the storms will be accompanied by winds gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph through 3 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA AND SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA... AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and Moody. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA AND SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA... AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and Moody. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and Moody. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and Moody. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Majority of hail was three quarters to one inch in size but some pieces as large as 1.5 inches. Photo sent to NWS Duluth. Time estimated from radar. (DLH)”
- Hail 1.5" 4 WSW Castle Danger SPC verified report
Saturday, March 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Northwest winds still gusting 30 to 50 mph early this morning will continue to gradually decrease through the day.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 3 PM CST this afternoon.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST today. For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 3 PM CST this afternoon.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, January 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.”
“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to half inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lake County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 26, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 43 severe weather events in Lake County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Lake County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Lake County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.