Hailstory

Hail in Lyon County, Minnesota

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Lyon County on 35 days since October 2020. That is more than 68% of US counties. It ranks 24 of 87 in Minnesota.

The largest radar estimate was 4.75 inches on August 16, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was July 19, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20215
20226
20237
20246
20259
20262

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
August 16, 20234.75 in
July 22, 20232.5 in
August 18, 20222.25 in
May 11, 20222.2 in
August 14, 20252 in
September 29, 20231.75 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 35 hail reports since October 2020, and 21 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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