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Hail history for New Brighton, 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 200671

Days with hail 1 inch or larger49

Tornadoes within 10 miles7

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles164

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Brighton on 71 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 New Brighton

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jun 19, 2026	2.25 in	St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Roseville, Falcon Hgts 28 hail reports · closest 2 mi from New Brighton	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 2026	0.75 in penny	Minneapolis, St Anthony, Shoreview 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from New Brighton	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 2025	1.25 in half dollar	Circle Pines, Brooklyn Park, Blaine 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from New Brighton	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	St Paul, Little Canada 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from New Brighton	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 New Brighton by year

When hail season peaks near New Brighton

Of the 71 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (18) and May (17).

Largest hail storms near New Brighton

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (3 mi from New Brighton)

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Brooklyn Park (9 mi from New Brighton)

National Weather Service description (English): The hailstones caused major damage to cars, a camper and siding near 92nd Avenue, and Hampshire Avenue in Brooklyn Park.

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Minneapolis (8 mi from New Brighton)

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 23, 2007 · 2.7 in · Brooklyn Park (7 mi from New Brighton)

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.

Aug 13, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Blaine (8 mi from New Brighton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Brighton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 11, 2022	EF0	Coon Rapids 9 mi from New Brighton	3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 14, 2020	EF0	Robbinsdale 8 mi from New Brighton	0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015	EF0	Shoreview 5 mi from New Brighton	1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011	EF0	Lexington 5 mi from New Brighton	6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF1	Fridley 5 mi from New Brighton	5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF0	Mounds View 3 mi from New Brighton	1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011	EF0	Anoka Co Blaine Airport 4 mi from New Brighton	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Brighton

164 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Brighton since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jun 10, 2026	68 mph, estimated	White Bear Lake, Centerville, North Oaks 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Lino Lakes, Lexington, Blaine 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2025	62 mph, measured	Crystal Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 2025	64 mph, estimated	Minneapolis, St Paul, Robbinsdale 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	63 mph, estimated	Blaine 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2024	60 mph, estimated	St Paul, Roseville, Circle Pines 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 2024	60 mph, measured	St Paul, Minneapolis, Roseville 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 2024	64 mph, estimated	Minneapolis, St Paul 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Fort Snelling 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2024	64 mph, estimated	Circle Pines 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 New Brighton; 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 New Brighton.

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