Hail History

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Hail history for Minnetonka, MN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 21, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 10, 2011
Hail days since 200659
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Minnetonka on 59 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Minnetonka ranks #155 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Minnetonka

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 21, 20252 in
hen egg		Deephaven, Hopkins
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Minnetonka		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Victoria, Deephaven
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Minnetonka		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Plymouth
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Minnetonka		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Victoria, Mound
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Minnetonka		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 Minnetonka by year

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When hail season peaks near Minnetonka

Of the 59 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and June (13).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr18May13Jun9Jul11Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Minnetonka

May 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Eden Prairie (5 mi from Minnetonka)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was photographed and measured. It fell near Mitchell Road and Carmody Drive in Eden Prairie.

Aug 9, 2020 · 2.25 in · Eden Prairie (3 mi from Minnetonka)

May 21, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mound (8 mi from Minnetonka)

Aug 6, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Edina (5 mi from Minnetonka)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail fell near Bryant Park, along Highway 212 and Crosstown 62.

May 3, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chanhassen (6 mi from Minnetonka)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was reported just south of the National Weather Service Office and produced siding damage. After a survey of the houses, approximately 5-10 homes sustained minor damage.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Minnetonka

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 29, 2025EF1Victoria
9 mi from Minnetonka		4.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
8 mi from Minnetonka		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 21, 2011EF0Hamel
10 mi from Minnetonka		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 8, 2009EF1Minnetrista
9 mi from Minnetonka		9.1 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Minnetonka

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Minnetonka since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 11, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 9, 202564 mph, estimatedMedina
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202564 mph, measuredShakopee, Edina
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202569 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202475 mph, estimatedVictoria, Hopkins
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202462 mph, measuredFlying Cloud Airport, Deephaven, Hopkins
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202463 mph, measuredFlying Cloud Airport, Victoria, Deephaven
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202460 mph, estimatedPlymouth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202470 mph, estimatedChaska
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park, Robbinsdale, Edina
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202358 mph, estimatedHamel
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 Minnetonka; 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 Minnetonka.

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