Hail History

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Hail history for Crystal, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 11, 2023
Hail days since 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger40
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles155

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crystal on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Crystal

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262 in
hen egg		Falcon Hgts, Brooklyn Center, St Anthony
14 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Crystal		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Crystal		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20252 in
hen egg		Deephaven, Hopkins
4 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Crystal		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251 in
quarter		Brooklyn Park
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Crystal		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Plymouth
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Crystal		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 Crystal by year

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When hail season peaks near Crystal

Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and August (14).

JanFebMar7Apr15May11Jun13Jul14Aug4SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Crystal

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Brooklyn Park (6 mi from Crystal)

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 11, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Minneapolis (5 mi from Crystal)

National Weather Service description (English): In the Bryn Mawr nieghborhood the hail was mostly golf ball size, with a few 2.5 to 3 inch stones.

May 23, 2007 · 2.7 in · Brooklyn Park (6 mi from Crystal)

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.

May 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Golden Vly (3 mi from Crystal)

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

Aug 6, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Edina (10 mi from Crystal)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail fell one mile north of the intersection of 494 and France Avenue.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crystal

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
0 mi from Crystal		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
9 mi from Crystal		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
5 mi from Crystal		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
4 mi from Crystal		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
8 mi from Crystal		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
9 mi from Crystal		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
10 mi from Crystal		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crystal

155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crystal since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202560 mph, estimatedEdina, Mounds View
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202562 mph, measuredCrystal Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202569 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park, Minneapolis, Robbinsdale
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202470 mph, estimatedHopkins, Osseo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedSt Paul, Hopkins
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202458 mph, estimatedMinneapolis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202460 mph, estimatedPlymouth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park, Minneapolis, Robbinsdale
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202360 mph, measuredCrystal Airport, Hamel, Plymouth
4 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 Crystal; 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 Crystal.

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