Hail History

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Hail history for Golden Valley, MN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 11, 2023
Hail days since 200663
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles155

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20262 in
hen egg		Roseville, Falcon Hgts, Brooklyn Center
17 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Golden Valley		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20260.75 in
penny		Minneapolis, St Anthony
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Golden Valley		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20252 in
hen egg		Deephaven, Hopkins
5 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Golden Valley		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 20250.75 in
penny		Deephaven
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Golden Valley		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		St Paul, Plymouth
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Golden Valley		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 Golden Valley by year

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When hail season peaks near Golden Valley

Of the 63 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (16) and July (13).

JanFebMar7Apr16May10Jun13Jul12Aug4SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Golden Valley

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

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 (3 mi from Golden Valley)

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 (8 mi from Golden Valley)

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.

May 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Golden Vly (1 mi from Golden Valley)

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

Aug 6, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Edina (9 mi from Golden Valley)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Golden Valley

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 14, 2020EF0Robbinsdale
2 mi from Golden Valley		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1St Louis Park
3 mi from Golden Valley		6.0 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF1Fridley
4 mi from Golden Valley		5.7 mi long, 880 yd wide
May 22, 2011EF0Mounds View
9 mi from Golden Valley		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF0Richfield
8 mi from Golden Valley		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Golden Valley

155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Golden Valley since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 18, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 202560 mph, estimatedEdina, 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, Robbinsdale
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedHamel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202470 mph, estimatedHopkins, Osseo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedSt Paul, Hopkins
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202458 mph, estimatedMinneapolis, Roseville
2 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
Jul 14, 202464 mph, estimatedSt Louis Park, Minneapolis, Robbinsdale
6 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 Golden Valley; 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 Golden Valley.

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