Hail History

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Hail history for Mendota Heights, MN

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 19, 20261.25 in (50-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Aug 11, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 200683
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon53
Tornado ijiin 10 mile10
Wind reports within 10 miles202

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mendota Heights on 83 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Aug 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Mendota Heights

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262.25 inSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Roseville, Falcon Hgts
21 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Mendota Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Minneapolis
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Mendota Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20252.00 in
hen egg		Woodbury, South St Paul, St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Mendota Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mendota Heights		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Mendota Heights meir

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Of 83 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (23) and July (19).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mendota Heights

Mar 10, 2021 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Sunfish Lake (4 mi from Mendota Heights)

Aug 11, 2023 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Minneapolis (8 mi from Mendota Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture was shared on social media of hail next to a baseball. The hail was slightly smaller than the baseball.

Jun 19, 2026 · 2.25 in · St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field (7 mi from Mendota Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report. Photo report of hail slightly larger than 2 inches in St Paul.

May 10, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Minneapolis (10 mi from Mendota Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell at the intersection of Interstates 94 and 394.

Aug 6, 2013 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Sunfish Lake (2 mi from Mendota Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell at the intersection of 76th and 11th Street in Richfield.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mendota Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2022EF0Eagan
9 mi from Mendota Heights		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 27, 2022EF0Eagan
4 mi from Mendota Heights		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 27, 2022EF0West St Paul
4 mi from Mendota Heights		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 27, 2022EF0St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
7 mi from Mendota Heights		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 17, 2021EF0Eagan
8 mi from Mendota Heights		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 26, 2020EF0Rosemount
10 mi from Mendota Heights		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Mendota
3 mi from Mendota Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Lilydale
2 mi from Mendota Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
6 mi from Mendota Heights		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Sep 20, 2007EF0Woodbury
9 mi from Mendota Heights		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mendota Heights

202 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mendota Heights since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 28, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202562 mph, a estimatRosemount, Msp Intl. Airport, West St Paul
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202566 mph, a measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Fort Snelling
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202561 mph, a measuredWoodbury, St Paul
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202464 mph, a estimatEagan, St Paul Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, a measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Msp Intl. Airport, Richfield
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202460 mph, a measuredSt Paul, Richfield, Bloomington
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, a estimatRichfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, a measuredMinneapolis, Richfield, St Paul
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202460 mph, a estimatFort Snelling
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202458 mph, a measuredMendota Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Mendota Heights; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Mendota Heights.

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