Hail history for Lac qui Parle County, MN

Lac qui Parle County has 144 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 85 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 3, 1959.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 144 since 1959

1″ or larger 85 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 3, 1959

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Lac qui Parle County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Lac qui Parle County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 144 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 31, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 17, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
June 12, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lac qui Parle County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 27, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Mostly nickel sized hail but a few quarters also reported.

May 9, 2022 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

There was a social media picture of 3 inch hail.

September 12, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball to baseball sized hail fell in and just east of Boyd.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	4	2	28	68	26	13

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Lac qui Parle County

Has it ever hailed in Lac qui Parle County?

Yes — 144 hail events have been recorded for Lac qui Parle County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 85 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lac qui Parle County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lac qui Parle County, MN is August 14, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Lac qui Parle County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 3, 1959. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.