Hail history for Andover, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Andover since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Andover
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 8, 2007
18 reports on 15 days since 1982 · #176 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Andover
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Andover
The latest hail report in and around Andover is from June 12, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 9, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Andover logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #176 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Andover accounts for 7% of the 254 reports filed in Anoka County.
17% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Minnesota town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on July 8, 2007 near Andover.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Andover 0.6
- Anoka County 8.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Andover 9
- Anoka County 44
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Andover 17%
- Anoka County 9%
- Median Minnesota town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | Andover | Anoka | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 S Cedar | Anoka | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Anoka | Anoka | $20.0 million | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Andover | Anoka | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.06 ESE Cedar | Anoka | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 33%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 3 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Andover | Anoka | — | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Andover | Anoka | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Andover | Anoka | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 SW Andover | Anoka | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Andover | Anoka | — | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.54 NW Andover | Anoka | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 S Cedar | Anoka | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.06 ESE Cedar | Anoka | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | Andover | Anoka | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Andover | Anoka | — | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Anoka | Anoka | $20.0 million | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 6 SE Green Isle | Sibley | — | 07:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Andover
- Anoka 6 km · 22
- Ramsey 9 km · 30
- Coon Rapids 9 km · 26
- Ham Lake 11 km · 12
- Blaine 14 km · 42
- East Bethel 15 km · 20
- Brooklyn Park 16 km · 43
- St. Francis 16 km · 25
Questions about hail in Andover
How often does it hail in Andover, Minnesota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Andover since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #176 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Andover?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Andover?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 8, 2007 near Andover. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Andover?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Andover had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 12, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.