Hail History

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Hail history for West Coon Rapids, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 5, 2019
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Coon Rapids on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 5, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near West Coon Rapids

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Brooklyn Park
6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from West Coon Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Circle Pines, Champlin, Brooklyn Park
5 hail reports · closest 1 mi from West Coon Rapids		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Plymouth
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from West Coon Rapids		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 West Coon Rapids by year

2067075082091051151221311431521621741831932021222423224225126

When hail season peaks near West Coon Rapids

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (16) and July (15).

JanFebMar2Apr16May7Jun15Jul12Aug4SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near West Coon Rapids

May 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (6 mi from West Coon Rapids)

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Brooklyn Park (3 mi from West Coon Rapids)

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 24, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dayton (4 mi from West Coon Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Hennepin County.

Jul 8, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Andover (5 mi from West Coon Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball to baseball sized hail damaged a car on 161st Ave.

May 23, 2007 · 2.7 in · Brooklyn Park (3 mi from West Coon Rapids)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Coon Rapids

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 29, 2024EF1Andover
9 mi from West Coon Rapids		3.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 11, 2022EF0Coon Rapids
4 mi from West Coon Rapids		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
9 mi from West Coon Rapids		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
6 mi from West Coon Rapids		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
9 mi from West Coon Rapids		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
7 mi from West Coon Rapids		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
7 mi from West Coon Rapids		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Lake Netta
10 mi from West Coon Rapids		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF1Coon Rapids
3 mi from West Coon Rapids		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 16, 2006F0Ramsey
7 mi from West Coon Rapids		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Coon Rapids

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Coon Rapids since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedChamplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedLexington, Blaine, Mounds View
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202562 mph, measuredCrystal Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202560 mph, estimatedRobbinsdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202563 mph, estimatedBlaine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202481 mph, estimatedAnoka, Champlin, Ramsey
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202458 mph, estimatedCircle Pines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202462 mph, measuredChamplin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202460 mph, estimatedPlymouth
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 West Coon Rapids; 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 West Coon Rapids.

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