Hail History

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Hail history for Coon Rapids, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 5, 2019
Hail days since 200667
Days with hail 1 inch or larger46
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles162

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Coon Rapids on 67 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 5, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Coon Rapids ranks #107 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Coon Rapids

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Falcon Hgts, Brooklyn Center, St Anthony
13 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Coon Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony, Shoreview
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Coon Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Circle Pines, Champlin, Brooklyn Park
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Coon Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Plymouth
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Coon Rapids		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 Coon Rapids by year

506807408109210611612213214315416217318319320121322323224225226

When hail season peaks near Coon Rapids

Of the 67 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and August (15).

JanFebMar5Apr17May10Jun14Jul15Aug5SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Coon Rapids

May 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Anoka (8 mi from Coon Rapids)

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (8 mi from Coon Rapids)

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Brooklyn Park (4 mi from Coon Rapids)

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 (8 mi from Coon Rapids)

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 (8 mi from Coon Rapids)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Coon Rapids

DateRatingWherePath
May 11, 2022EF0Coon Rapids
5 mi from Coon Rapids		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
7 mi from Coon Rapids		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Shoreview
9 mi from Coon Rapids		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
3 mi from Coon Rapids		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
6 mi from Coon Rapids		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
3 mi from Coon Rapids		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
3 mi from Coon Rapids		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF1Coon Rapids
6 mi from Coon Rapids		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Coon Rapids

162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Coon Rapids since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedChamplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Oaks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedLino Lakes, Lexington, Blaine
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202562 mph, measuredCrystal Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202564 mph, estimatedMinneapolis, Robbinsdale
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202563 mph, estimatedBlaine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202481 mph, estimatedAnoka, Champlin, Ramsey
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedCircle Pines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202462 mph, measuredChamplin, Roseville
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 Coon Rapids; 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 Coon Rapids.

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