Hail History

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Hail history for Ham Lake, MN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 15, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 5, 2019
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles95

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ham Lake on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 5, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Ham Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Circle Pines, Champlin, Brooklyn Park
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ham Lake		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 Ham Lake by year

206507408209110111312213114115162172182192202122242312412526

When hail season peaks near Ham Lake

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and July (10).

JanFebMar1Apr10May5Jun10Jul8Aug3SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Ham Lake

May 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (8 mi from Ham Lake)

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (9 mi from Ham Lake)

Aug 24, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dayton (8 mi from Ham Lake)

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 (3 mi from Ham Lake)

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

May 23, 2007 · 2.7 in · Brooklyn Park (10 mi from Ham Lake)

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 Ham Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 29, 2024EF1Andover
4 mi from Ham Lake		3.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 29, 2024EF1Oak Grove
9 mi from Ham Lake		5.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 11, 2022EF0Coon Rapids
5 mi from Ham Lake		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2017EF0East Bethel
9 mi from Ham Lake		11.2 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jul 12, 2017EF1Columbus
6 mi from Ham Lake		6.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 5, 2011EF0East Bethel
6 mi from Ham Lake		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
8 mi from Ham Lake		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
10 mi from Ham Lake		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
9 mi from Ham Lake		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Ham Lake
4 mi from Ham Lake		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Lake Netta
3 mi from Ham Lake		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF1Coon Rapids
6 mi from Ham Lake		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ham Lake

95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ham Lake 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, Linwood
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202362 mph, estimatedChamplin
1 wind report		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 Ham Lake; 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 Ham Lake.

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