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Hail history for Circle Pines, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jul 26, 2019

Hail days since 200651

Days with hail 1 inch or larger37

Tornadoes within 10 miles12

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles98

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Circle Pines on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 26, 2019. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Circle Pines

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 19, 2026	2 in hen egg	Roseville, Falcon Hgts, Brooklyn Center 15 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Circle Pines	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 2026	0.75 in penny	St Anthony, Shoreview 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Circle Pines	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Circle Pines, Brooklyn Park, Blaine 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Circle Pines	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2025	1 in quarter	Little Canada 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Circle Pines	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 Circle Pines by year

When hail season peaks near Circle Pines

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (13) and August (12).

Largest hail storms near Circle Pines

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (5 mi from Circle Pines)

Jul 8, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Andover (9 mi from Circle Pines)

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

May 23, 2007 · 2.7 in · Brooklyn Park (9 mi from Circle Pines)

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.

Aug 13, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Blaine (4 mi from Circle Pines)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail covering the ground at Highway 65 and 146th. Strong winds estimated around 50 mph also occurred.

Aug 24, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Anoka (9 mi from Circle Pines)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous car windows were smashed out, along with damaged building roofs. One State Farm claims adjuster said she processed "58 claims in 45 minutes". An Anoka County Sheriff said three city vehicles were put out of commission. As reported by the Pioneer Press newspaper. All vehicles parked on the top level of the government center ramp were damaged. There was one unofficial report of 3.0 inch hail at 1255 CST near Sunny Acres Park in Anoka. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Anoka County.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Circle Pines

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 11, 2022	EF0	Coon Rapids 6 mi from Circle Pines	3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2017	EF1	Forest Lake 8 mi from Circle Pines	4.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 12, 2017	EF1	Columbus 8 mi from Circle Pines	6.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015	EF0	Shoreview 4 mi from Circle Pines	1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011	EF0	Lexington 4 mi from Circle Pines	6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF0	Mounds View 5 mi from Circle Pines	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF0	Anoka Co Blaine Airport 4 mi from Circle Pines	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF0	Ham Lake 7 mi from Circle Pines	0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009	EF0	Lake Netta 7 mi from Circle Pines	0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 25, 2008	EF1	Coon Rapids 10 mi from Circle Pines	6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 25, 2008	EF3	Centerville 5 mi from Circle Pines	1.6 mi long, 220 yd wide
May 25, 2008	EF3	Hugo 7 mi from Circle Pines	4.3 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Circle Pines

98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Circle Pines since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jun 10, 2026	68 mph, estimated	White Bear Lake, Centerville, North Oaks 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Lino Lakes, Lexington, Blaine 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Blaine 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Circle Pines 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Roseville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Hugo 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2024	64 mph, estimated	Circle Pines 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 2023	58 mph, estimated	White Bear Lake 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2022	64 mph, estimated	Coon Rapids, White Bear Lake 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 2022	60 mph, estimated	Little Canada, Vadnais Hgts 2 wind reports	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 Circle Pines; 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 Circle Pines.

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