Hail History

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Hail history for Robbinsdale, 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 200666
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles167

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Robbinsdale on 66 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 Robbinsdale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262 in
hen egg		Roseville, Falcon Hgts, Brooklyn Center
18 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Robbinsdale		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Robbinsdale		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Hopkins, Deephaven
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Robbinsdale		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251 in
quarter		Brooklyn Park
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Robbinsdale		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Plymouth
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Robbinsdale		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 Robbinsdale by year

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When hail season peaks near Robbinsdale

Of the 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (16) and July (14).

JanFebMar6Apr16May10Jun14Jul14Aug5SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Robbinsdale

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Brooklyn Park (6 mi from Robbinsdale)

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 (5 mi from Robbinsdale)

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 (6 mi from Robbinsdale)

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.

May 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Golden Vly (3 mi from Robbinsdale)

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

Aug 6, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Edina (10 mi from Robbinsdale)

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 Robbinsdale

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
1 mi from Robbinsdale		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
9 mi from Robbinsdale		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
5 mi from Robbinsdale		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
3 mi from Robbinsdale		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
7 mi from Robbinsdale		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
9 mi from Robbinsdale		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
9 mi from Robbinsdale		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Robbinsdale

167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Robbinsdale since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202560 mph, estimatedEdina, Mounds View
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202562 mph, measuredCrystal Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202569 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park, Minneapolis, Robbinsdale
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202470 mph, estimatedHopkins, Osseo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedSt Paul, Hopkins, Roseville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202458 mph, estimatedMinneapolis, Roseville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202460 mph, estimatedPlymouth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, estimatedRichfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park, Minneapolis, Robbinsdale
6 wind reports		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 Robbinsdale; 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 Robbinsdale.

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