Hail History

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Hail history for Arden Hills, 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 200669
Days with hail 1 inch or larger47
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles184

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arden Hills on 69 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 Arden Hills

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262.25 inSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Roseville, Falcon Hgts
30 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Arden Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony, Shoreview
6 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Arden Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Circle Pines, Blaine
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Arden Hills		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Little Canada
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Arden Hills		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 Arden Hills by year

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When hail season peaks near Arden Hills

Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and July (16).

JanFebMar5Apr18May10Jun16Jul14Aug5SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Arden Hills

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (2 mi from Arden Hills)

Aug 11, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Minneapolis (9 mi from Arden Hills)

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 (10 mi from Arden Hills)

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 (9 mi from Arden Hills)

Jun 19, 2026 · 2.25 in · St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field (7 mi from Arden Hills)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report. Photo report of hail slightly larger than 2 inches in St Paul.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arden Hills

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2022EF0St Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field
9 mi from Arden Hills		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Shoreview
4 mi from Arden Hills		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 10, 2012EF0Mahtomedi
10 mi from Arden Hills		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
7 mi from Arden Hills		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
6 mi from Arden Hills		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
5 mi from Arden Hills		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
6 mi from Arden Hills		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arden Hills

184 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arden Hills since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202668 mph, estimatedWhite Bear Lake, Centerville, North Oaks
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedLino Lakes, Lexington, Mounds View
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202566 mph, measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, Crystal Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202564 mph, estimatedMinneapolis, St Paul, Robbinsdale
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202563 mph, estimatedBlaine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, measuredSt Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field, St Paul, Roseville
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202460 mph, measuredSt Paul, Minneapolis, North St Paul
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202464 mph, estimatedMinneapolis, St Paul
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202460 mph, estimatedFort Snelling
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202464 mph, estimatedCircle 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 Arden Hills; 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 Arden Hills.

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