Hail History

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Hail history for Vadnais Heights, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.1 inAug 24, 2006
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger40
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles135

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vadnais Heights on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.1 in on Aug 24, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Vadnais Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262.25 inSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Roseville, Falcon Hgts
30 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Vadnais Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony, Shoreview
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Vadnais Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Circle Pines
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Vadnais Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Little Canada
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Vadnais Heights		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Vadnais Heights by year

406607108209410511512313114215416317318119120121522123124225226

When hail season peaks near Vadnais Heights

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and July (13).

JanFebMar3Apr15May9Jun13Jul12Aug4SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Vadnais Heights

Aug 24, 2006 · 3.1 in · Green Isle (8 mi from Vadnais Heights)

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (4 mi from Vadnais Heights)

Aug 13, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · White Bear Lake (1 mi from Vadnais Heights)

Jun 19, 2026 · 2.25 in · St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field (6 mi from Vadnais Heights)

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

May 25, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lino Lakes (9 mi from Vadnais Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vadnais Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2022EF0St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
8 mi from Vadnais Heights		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Shoreview
3 mi from Vadnais Heights		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Mahtomedi
6 mi from Vadnais Heights		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
10 mi from Vadnais Heights		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
8 mi from Vadnais Heights		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
8 mi from Vadnais Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF3Centerville
9 mi from Vadnais Heights		1.6 mi long, 220 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF3Hugo
9 mi from Vadnais Heights		4.3 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vadnais Heights

135 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vadnais Heights since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202668 mph, estimatedWhite Bear Lake, Centerville, North Oaks
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedLino Lakes, Lexington, Mounds View
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202566 mph, measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202560 mph, estimatedSt Paul
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, St Paul, Roseville
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202460 mph, measuredSt Paul, North St Paul, Roseville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, estimatedSt Paul
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202460 mph, estimatedHugo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202464 mph, estimatedCircle Pines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202368 mph, measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
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 Vadnais 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.

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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 Vadnais Heights.

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