Hail History

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Hail history for Andover, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 5, 2019
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Andover on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 5, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Andover ranks #361 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Andover

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20261 in
quarter		Brooklyn Park
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Andover		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Circle Pines, Champlin, Brooklyn Park
5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Andover		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 Andover by year

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When hail season peaks near Andover

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and July (11).

JanFebMar1Apr11May6Jun11Jul9Aug3SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Andover

May 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (6 mi from Andover)

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Brooklyn Park (9 mi from Andover)

National Weather Service description (English): The hailstones caused major damage to cars, a camper and siding near 92nd Avenue, and Hampshire Avenue in Brooklyn Park.

Aug 24, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dayton (6 mi from Andover)

National Weather Service description (English): Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Hennepin County.

Jul 8, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Andover (0 mi from Andover)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball to baseball sized hail damaged a car on 161st Ave.

May 23, 2007 · 2.7 in · Brooklyn Park (8 mi from Andover)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 2.7 inches in diameter was measured at the intersection of Schmitt Lake Road and Highway 169. Tennis ball size hail (2.5) was estimated at the intersection of 73rd and Zane Avenues. Golf ball size hail (1.75) was estimated in the northeast corner of Brooklyn Park at the intersection of 109th Avenue and West River Road. Nickel size hail (0.88) was reported at the corner of Zane Avenue and County Road 30. Several car dealerships commented on hail damage to vehicles.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Andover

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 29, 2024EF1Andover
4 mi from Andover		3.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 29, 2024EF1Oak Grove
10 mi from Andover		5.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 11, 2022EF0Coon Rapids
4 mi from Andover		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2017EF1Columbus
8 mi from Andover		6.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 5, 2011EF0East Bethel
8 mi from Andover		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
7 mi from Andover		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
9 mi from Andover		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
8 mi from Andover		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Ham Lake
6 mi from Andover		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Lake Netta
5 mi from Andover		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF1Coon Rapids
3 mi from Andover		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 16, 2006F0Ramsey
7 mi from Andover		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Andover

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Andover since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 17, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedChamplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedLexington, Blaine, Mounds View
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202563 mph, estimatedBlaine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202481 mph, estimatedAnoka, Champlin, Ramsey
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedCircle Pines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202462 mph, measuredChamplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202464 mph, estimatedCircle Pines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202362 mph, estimatedChamplin, Maple Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202364 mph, measuredChamplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202264 mph, estimatedCoon Rapids
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 Andover; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Andover.

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