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Hail history for Minnetonka Mills, MN

Last hail within 10 milesApr 17, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 11, 2023
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles162

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Minnetonka Mills on 63 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 Minnetonka Mills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Minnetonka Mills		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20252 in
hen egg		Deephaven, Hopkins
6 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Minnetonka Mills		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20250.75 in
penny		Deephaven
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Minnetonka Mills		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Plymouth
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Minnetonka Mills		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 Mills by year

50670730810931041110123132143151621721811942021322223424325126

When hail season peaks near Minnetonka Mills

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and July (12).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr17May11Jun12Jul11Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Minnetonka Mills

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Minneapolis (7 mi from Minnetonka Mills)

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 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Eden Prairie (6 mi from Minnetonka Mills)

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 (6 mi from Minnetonka Mills)

May 23, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Crystal Airport (10 mi from Minnetonka Mills)

National Weather Service description (English): Most hail was in the 1.0 to 1.5 inch category.

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

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Minnetonka Mills

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
7 mi from Minnetonka Mills		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
5 mi from Minnetonka Mills		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 21, 2011EF0Hamel
10 mi from Minnetonka Mills		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
9 mi from Minnetonka Mills		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Minnetonka Mills

162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Minnetonka Mills since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 11, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 9, 202564 mph, estimatedMedina
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202560 mph, estimatedEdina
1 wind report		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
1 wind report		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
8 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

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 Mills; 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 Minnetonka Mills.

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