Hail History

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Hail history for Falcon Heights, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 11, 2023
Hail days since 200672
Days with hail 1 inch or larger47
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles196

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Falcon Heights on 72 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Falcon Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262.25 inSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Roseville, Falcon Hgts
29 hail reports · closest near the center of Falcon Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony, Shoreview
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Falcon Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Falcon Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Little Canada
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Falcon 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 Falcon Heights by year

406707408209410611912413214315416317218119220221522123324225226

When hail season peaks near Falcon Heights

Of the 72 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (18) and May (17).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr17May10Jun18Jul13Aug7SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Falcon Heights

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (6 mi from Falcon Heights)

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Minneapolis (7 mi from Falcon Heights)

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.

Aug 13, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · White Bear Lake (7 mi from Falcon Heights)

May 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Golden Vly (9 mi from Falcon Heights)

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

Jun 19, 2026 · 2.25 in · St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field (5 mi from Falcon Heights)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Falcon Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2022EF0West St Paul
8 mi from Falcon Heights		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 27, 2022EF0St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
7 mi from Falcon Heights		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Shoreview
8 mi from Falcon Heights		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Mendota
10 mi from Falcon Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Lilydale
6 mi from Falcon Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
9 mi from Falcon Heights		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
6 mi from Falcon Heights		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
9 mi from Falcon Heights		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
10 mi from Falcon Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
8 mi from Falcon Heights		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Falcon Heights

196 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Falcon Heights since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 28, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Oaks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedLexington, Msp Intl. Airport, West St Paul
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202566 mph, measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Fort Snelling
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202564 mph, estimatedMinneapolis, St Paul, Robbinsdale
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Msp Intl. Airport, Richfield
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202460 mph, measuredSt Paul, Minneapolis, Mendota
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, estimatedRichfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, measuredMinneapolis, St Louis Park, Richfield
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202460 mph, estimatedFort Snelling
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202458 mph, measuredMendota Hgts
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 Falcon 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 Falcon Heights.

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