Hail History

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Hail history for Columbia Heights, 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 200671
Days with hail 1 inch or larger47
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles167

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbia Heights on 71 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 Columbia Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262 in
hen egg		Roseville, Falcon Hgts, Little Canada
23 hail reports · closest near the center of Columbia Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony, Shoreview
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Columbia Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Circle Pines, Brooklyn Park, Blaine
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Columbia Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Plymouth, Little Canada
5 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Columbia Heights		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 Columbia Heights by year

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When hail season peaks near Columbia Heights

Of the 71 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (19) and July (17).

JanFebMar6Apr19May9Jun17Jul15Aug4SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Columbia Heights

Jul 26, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Shoreview (7 mi from Columbia Heights)

Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Brooklyn Park (8 mi from Columbia Heights)

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 Columbia Heights)

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 Columbia Heights)

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 (10 mi from Columbia Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbia Heights

DateRatingWherePath
May 11, 2022EF0Coon Rapids
10 mi from Columbia Heights		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
5 mi from Columbia Heights		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 18, 2015EF0Shoreview
8 mi from Columbia Heights		1.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 21, 2011EF0Lexington
7 mi from Columbia Heights		6.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
7 mi from Columbia Heights		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
1 mi from Columbia Heights		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
5 mi from Columbia Heights		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Anoka Co Blaine Airport
6 mi from Columbia Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
9 mi from Columbia Heights		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbia Heights

167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbia Heights since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202663 mph, estimatedNorth Oaks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202563 mph, estimatedLexington, Mounds View
2 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 29, 202460 mph, estimatedOsseo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedSt Paul, Hopkins, Roseville
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202460 mph, measuredSt Paul, Minneapolis, Roseville
3 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 Columbia Heights; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Columbia Heights.

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