Hail History

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Hail history for Minneapolis, 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 200680
Days with hail 1 inch or larger48
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles202

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Minneapolis on 80 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Minneapolis ranks #26 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Minneapolis

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262.25 inSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Roseville, Falcon Hgts
27 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Minneapolis		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony, Shoreview
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Minneapolis		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Plymouth, Little Canada
5 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Minneapolis		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 Minneapolis by year

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When hail season peaks near Minneapolis

Of the 80 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (21) and July (19).

JanFebMar7Apr21May11Jun19Jul14Aug7SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Minneapolis

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (9 mi from Minneapolis)

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Minneapolis (2 mi from Minneapolis)

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 (5 mi from Minneapolis)

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 (9 mi from Minneapolis)

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

May 23, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Crystal Airport (8 mi from Minneapolis)

National Weather Service description (English): Most hail was in the 1.0 to 1.5 inch category.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Minneapolis

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
6 mi from Minneapolis		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Mendota
10 mi from Minneapolis		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Lilydale
9 mi from Minneapolis		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
4 mi from Minneapolis		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
4 mi from Minneapolis		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
9 mi from Minneapolis		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
5 mi from Minneapolis		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Minneapolis

202 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Minneapolis since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 28, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202560 mph, measuredEdina, Msp Intl. Airport, Richfield
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202562 mph, measuredCrystal Airport, 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, 202461 mph, measuredMsp Intl. Airport, Richfield, St Paul
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202460 mph, measuredSt Paul, Richfield, Minneapolis
5 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
8 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 Minneapolis; 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 Minneapolis.

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