Lake County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1975 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
61
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
162
All events
4
Deaths
$2.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lake County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees near the Prairie Portage area of Basswood Lake right on and near the Canadian border. Trees were blown down near the campsite of 9 campers who were affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. One woman (age 39) and one boy (age…
Six to 10 inches of rain fell overnight on the 19th and during the following day, resulting in stream and river flooding. Many driveways were washed out. The Knife River flooded Highway 61 and resulted in evacuations in the town of Knife River. Other smaller state and county road…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The majority of the hail was three quarters to one inch in size but some pieces were as large as 1.5 inches in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was down over the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down across highways 1 and 2 near the Stony River Wayside.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down around the boat launch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped in Split Rock State Park blocking trails and taking down power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About ten to 15 spruce trees were snapped near the base in a video that was received.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down along and across Highway 61 between Ionas Beach and East Beaver Bay along with trees down in Silver Bay.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos were received of trees down in Silver Bay.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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 s…
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported near the Fall Lake Campground.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding and debris across Minnesota Highway 61 led to multiple closures between Outer Drive in Silver Bay and Happy Acres Drive in Lutsen.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Minnesota Highway 1 was closed northeast of Finland between White Pine Road and Riverside Drive due to flooding and washouts.
Flood Flood
Flood waters from Weiss Creek were flowing over Minnesota Highway 1 with half the roadway washed away at the time of the survey visit around 9:30AM CST. The roadway was closed at the time of the visit.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over Highway 61 with the road being closed as a result.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado damage initially appeared on the northeast shore of Tanner Lake (east of Dumbbell Lake), crossing Wanless Road (Forest Road 172) on a southeastward track. Satellite imagery depicts sporadic tree damage along the path, with a particularly impressive swath of trees that wer…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down on Boga Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The storm blew the top off of a white pine tree and the spotters location.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A photo was received showing a large tree snapped and multiple other trees down around a campsite.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many large trees were snapped off ten feet above the ground with trees nearby uprooted in areas with thin or wet soils. One tree limb was through the metal roof of a cabin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were snapped and a 24 inch diameter tree was uprooted.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were downed ranging from six to ten inches in diameter.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A washout was reported along Breezy Lane in Finland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple washouts were reported along Cramer Road near and east of Finland.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The top part of a healthy pine tree was knocked over by the wind and punctured a garage roof.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power lines along Mitawan Lake Road northwest of Isabella.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were knocked down north of Two Harbors along Forest Highway 15.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed along New Tomahawk Road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The hail was covering County Road 2 six miles north of Two Harbors.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The hail damaged some vehicles.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 1 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
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