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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake City, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake City, MN from August 21, 1975 through April 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake City, MN · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake City, MN

28 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Lake City, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, MN
2.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Lake City, MN
2.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Lake City, MN
1.25″ hail
May 6, 2023
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Lake City, MN
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2022
2:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, MN
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2022
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, MN
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2019
3:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Lake City, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2019
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA WABASHA COUNTY DISPATCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, MN
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2012
7:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.66 N West Alban, MN
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2012
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.13 NE Oak Center, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
1:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 SE Lake City, MN
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Lake City, MN

28 reports
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59 mph
Apr 13, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN143 U.s.63 - Lake City - Mp 62.9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Lake City, MN
68 mph
Jul 29, 2025
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN143 U.s.63 - Lake City - Mp 62.9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Lake City, MN
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2019
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINE DAMAGE. RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake City, MN
UNK mph
Oct 3, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ONTO A POWER LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Lake City, MN
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2018
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake City, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2016
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND SOME BRANCHES PARTIALLY BLOCKING HWY 61
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Lake City, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2016
2:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOME DAMAGED AND BARN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Lake City, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2016
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREE DAMAGE ALONG HWY 63 NEAR 700TH ST. TREES ON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Lake City, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2016
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON BARN 3 MILES EAST OF BELLCHESTER ALONG CR 9 NEAR CR 82
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Lake City, MN
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2016
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Lake City, MN
58 mph
Jun 18, 2012
12:37 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down in Lake City.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W Lake City, MN
68 mph
May 2, 2012
8:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As a severe thunderstorm moved across the northern section of Wabasha County it dropped large hail damaging around 30 percent of the county's alfalfa crop. On farms near Lake City, up to 80 percent of the alfalfa crop was damaged, one cow was killed and irrigation systems were twisted by the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.61 NE Oak Center, MN
75 mph
Aug 13, 2010
3:16 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hundreds of trees and at least a half dozen power poles were blown down throughout the city of Lake City. Damage was also reported to several homes as well as to a 100,000 bushel grain bin and a dryer at a local business. The grain bin was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake City, MN
64 mph
Jul 14, 2010
2:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The fire department measured a wind gust of 65 miles per hour in the city of Lake City.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W Lake City, MN
60 mph
Jul 14, 2010
2:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A cooperative observer estimated a 60 miles per hour wind gust with wooden picnic tables blown over in the city of Lake City.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W Lake City, MN
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Lake City, MN

3 reports
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video relayed via social media of a tornado on the ground south of Lake City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Lake City, MN
UNK category
Sep 25, 2019
12:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN LAKE CITY. DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS TREES IN A PATH FROM N. 10TH ST. INTO LAKE PEPIN... NEAR W. LYON AVE. AND THE MARINA. TREES FELL ON HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES. THE ROOF OF A DOWNTOWN BUILDING WAS BLOWN OFF HEAVILY DAMAGING A BANK. SOME BOATS THAT WERE DRY DOCKED WERE BLOWN OVER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake City, MN
UNK category
Jul 10, 2016
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake City, MN
Wabasha County · 7,957 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS EF1 TORNADO SNAPPED OFF SEVERAL HARDWOOD TREES AND THE DAMAGE WAS CONVERGENT. OTHER DAMAGE WAS NOTED IN THE NEARBY AREA AND IT WAS CAUSED BY STRAIGHT LINE WINDS ESTIMATED BETWEEN 60 AND 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Lake City, MN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Lake City, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,021
Households2,252
Housing units2,682
Income
Median household income$76,125
$100k+ households44.0%
$150k+ households19.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,687
Attached single-family245
Small multifamily183
Large multifamily350
Mobile homes217
Housing mix
Single-family share62.9%
Attached-home share9.1%
Multifamily share19.9%
Mobile-home share8.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,774
Renter-occupied478
Vacant units430
Home value & age
Median home value$234,100
Owner homes $300k+32.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1974
Older-home share60.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,111
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Lake City have on record?

Our records show 28 hail, 28 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Lake City, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake City, MN is 2.25″. It was reported near .06 S Lake City, MN on July 10, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in Lake City — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Lake City and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Lake City — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Lake City address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Lake City — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Lake City address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lake City — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Lake City, MN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lake City, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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