Hail History

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Hail history for Longfellow Community, 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 200683
Days with hail 1 inch or larger50
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles219

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Longfellow Community on 83 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Longfellow Community

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262.25 inSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Roseville, Falcon Hgts
28 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Longfellow Community		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Longfellow Community		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Little Canada
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Longfellow Community		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 Longfellow Community by year

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When hail season peaks near Longfellow Community

Of the 83 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (21) and July (19).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr21May12Jun19Jul13Aug9Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Longfellow Community

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Minneapolis (5 mi from Longfellow Community)

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 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Golden Vly (7 mi from Longfellow Community)

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

Mar 10, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sunfish Lake (10 mi from Longfellow Community)

Jun 19, 2026 · 2.25 in · St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field (8 mi from Longfellow Community)

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

Aug 6, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Edina (8 mi from Longfellow Community)

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 Longfellow Community

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2022EF0Eagan
9 mi from Longfellow Community		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 27, 2022EF0West St Paul
8 mi from Longfellow Community		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 27, 2022EF0St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
9 mi from Longfellow Community		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
9 mi from Longfellow Community		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Mendota
7 mi from Longfellow Community		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Lilydale
6 mi from Longfellow Community		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
6 mi from Longfellow Community		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
7 mi from Longfellow Community		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
3 mi from Longfellow Community		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Longfellow Community

219 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Longfellow Community since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 28, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202560 mph, measuredEdina, Msp Intl. Airport, West St Paul
4 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, 202569 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park, Minneapolis, St Paul
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202470 mph, estimatedHopkins
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Msp Intl. Airport, Richfield
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202460 mph, measuredSt Paul, Richfield, Bloomington
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, estimatedRichfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, measuredSt Louis Park, Minneapolis, Richfield
7 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 Longfellow Community; 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 Longfellow Community.

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