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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lake County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lake County, MN from June 30, 1975 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55731 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
74
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake County, MN · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lake County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
10:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly smaller than quarters. Hail lasted for about 10 minutes. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Nnw Isabella, MN
0.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Knife River, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 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.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Castle Danger, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
8:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Two Harbors, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 WNW Isabella, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 12 WNW Isabella.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 WNW Isabella, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
5:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Tettegouche State Park with photos and video. Accumulating hail between 12:30 and 12:25pm with largest stone size up to 1 inch diameter. Most hailstones were around half inch diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Silver Bay, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2022
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS LOCATION FOR PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 6 WNW CASTLE DANGER. 25 MINUTE HAIL DURATION WITH PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL WITH SOME MINOR LEAF DAMAGE TO PLANTS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Castle Danger, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2022
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 25 MINUTE HAIL DURATION WITH PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL WITH SOME MINOR LEAF DAMAGE TO PLANTS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Castle Danger, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Two Harbors, MN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Two Harbors, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2019
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Two Harbors, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2019
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Castle Danger, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2018
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGEST HAIL STONES WERE GOLF BALL SIZED. MINOR DAMAGE TO A FEW VEHICLES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Two Harbors, MN
2.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Two Harbors, 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 Lake County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across higways 1 and 2 near the Stony River Wayside. Time estimated via radar. Report via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 WNW Isabella, MN
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos via social media of a large tree down over the roadway. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Isabella, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of wind damage to trees due to severe thunderstorms. Location is approximate on Little Marais Road near Finland. Time is estimated by radar. Some trees were uprooted... some were snapped... and some trees fell in different directions. Many trees were large... estimated to be around or greater than a foot in diameter. Report was received via phone... and the caller mentioned that around the immediate Finland area... damage was sporadic with relatively minor to moderate widespread damage... but channels from approximately Little Marais to the Superior Hiking Trailhead along Little Marais Road towards Finland where there were numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Finland, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down from Facebook post with pictures.
NWS Wind Report Location: Silver Bay, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along and across highway 61 between Ionas beach and East Beaver Bay. Also trees down in Silver Bay. Facebook picture of tree across Highway 61.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Beaver Bay, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video report courtesy of Northern News Now of numerous spruce trees... approximately 10-15... snapped near the base. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Beaver Bay, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted or snapped through Split Rock State Park... blocking trails and impacting powerlines. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Beaver Bay, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down around boat launch.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Castle Danger, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around a campsite. Picture of a large tree snapped. Report seen on Twitter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Forest Center, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down on Boga Lake in the BWCA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Forest Center, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees snapped and 24 inch tree uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 WNW Isabella, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees snapped off 10 feet above ground. Trees uprooted in areas with thin or wet soils. Tree limb through metal roof of cabin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 W Isabella, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm blew the top of a white pine off. Time estimated off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 WNW Isabella, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAILY OBSERVATIONS NOTES REPORT NUMEROUS LIVE AND DEAD TREES DOWN BETWEEN 6 AND 10 INCHES DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT LAYING DOWN IN SCATTERED DIRECTIONS WITH POWER OUT SINCE BEFORE MIDNIGHT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Winton, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LIVE AND DEAD TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Winton, 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 Lake County

5 reports
EF0 category
May 28, 2011
2:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred in a heavily forested area west of Silver Bay in southern Lake County, roughly along a 2 mile stretch of US Forest Service Road 107 (Kane Lake Road). There were a few pine trees snapped or uprooted, a few ash and birch trees uprooted, and some broken birch tree limbs. The damage seemed to be focused into narrower corridors within the broader tornado path, possibly indicative of smaller vorticies within the overall tornado. This matches well with an eyewitness report that was received of a rotating wall cloud with some small funnels occasionally protruding from the base. No structural damage was observed. [DI 28 (TS), DOD 3, LB-EXP, Est. Gust 70-80 mph].
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 ESE Mc Nair, MN
F1 category
Jul 7, 1988
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Sep 5, 1987
4:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 12, 1976
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Apr 14, 1976
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, MN
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Lake County

Two Harbors, MN 35
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Finland, MN 34
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Silver Bay, MN 18
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Beaver Bay, MN 13
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Knife River, MN 7
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Lake County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,911
Households5,030
Housing units7,405
Income
Median household income$75,621
$100k+ households46.4%
$150k+ households19.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,431
Attached single-family140
Small multifamily243
Large multifamily336
Mobile homes242
Housing mix
Single-family share86.9%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,225
Renter-occupied805
Vacant units2,375
Home value & age
Median home value$222,900
Owner homes $300k+33.2%
Owner homes $500k+11.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.6%
Median year built1970
Older-home share65.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,835
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lake County

55731 109
Ely, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55616 41
Two Harbors, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55607 22
MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55614 20
Silver Bay, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55603 12
Finland, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55602 9
MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55609 9
Knife River, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55601 5
Beaver Bay, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 60 hail, 74 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Lake County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lake County is 2.75″. It was reported near Finland, MN on July 31, 2000.

A storm report showed up near my home in Lake County — 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 County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Lake County — 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 County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Lake County — 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 County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lake County — 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 County, MN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lake County, 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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