Hail History

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Hail history for Saint Anthony, 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 200676
Days with hail 1 inch or larger49
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles195

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Anthony on 76 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 Saint Anthony

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262.25 inSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Roseville, Falcon Hgts
30 hail reports · closest near the center of Saint Anthony		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony, Shoreview
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Saint Anthony		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Circle Pines, Blaine
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Saint Anthony		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Little Canada
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Saint Anthony		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 Saint Anthony by year

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When hail season peaks near Saint Anthony

Of the 76 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (20) and July (18).

JanFebMar6Apr20May10Jun18Jul15Aug6SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Saint Anthony

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (6 mi from Saint Anthony)

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Minneapolis (6 mi from Saint Anthony)

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 (9 mi from Saint Anthony)

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) · White Bear Lake (9 mi from Saint Anthony)

May 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Golden Vly (7 mi from Saint Anthony)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Anthony

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
7 mi from Saint Anthony		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Shoreview
7 mi from Saint Anthony		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Lilydale
9 mi from Saint Anthony		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
8 mi from Saint Anthony		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
8 mi from Saint Anthony		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
3 mi from Saint Anthony		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
6 mi from Saint Anthony		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
7 mi from Saint Anthony		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
8 mi from Saint Anthony		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Anthony

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

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Oaks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedLexington, Msp Intl. Airport, Mounds View
3 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
May 15, 202563 mph, estimatedBlaine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202461 mph, measuredMsp Intl. Airport, St Paul, St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202460 mph, measuredSt Paul, Minneapolis, North St Paul
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, estimatedRichfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park, Minneapolis, St Paul
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202460 mph, estimatedFort Snelling
2 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 Saint Anthony; 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 Saint Anthony.

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