Hail history for Anoka, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anoka since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Anoka
- Last hail
- May 9, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 25, 2008
22 reports on 16 days since 1978 · #119 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Anoka
- 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 Anoka
The latest hail report in and around Anoka is from May 9, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 9, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Anoka logged 14 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #119 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Anoka accounts for 9% of the 254 reports filed in Anoka County.
9% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 25, 2008 near Anoka.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Anoka 0.7
- Anoka County 8.0
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Anoka 9
- Anoka County 44
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Anoka 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2008 | 3.00 inteacup | Anoka | Anoka | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Dayton | Hennepin | $20.0 million | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Anoka | Anoka | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Anoka | Anoka | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Anoka | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 36%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 E Anoka | Anoka | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Anoka | Anoka | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Anoka | Anoka | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 NE Anoka | Anoka | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 NNE Anoka | Anoka | — | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.43 SE Anoka | Anoka | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.97 E Anoka | Anoka | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Champlin | Hennepin | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 3.00 inteacup | Anoka | Anoka | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Anoka | Anoka | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Champlin | Hennepin | — | 21:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Dayton | Hennepin | $20.0 million | 12:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Anoka
- Andover 6 km · 18
- Ramsey 7 km · 30
- Coon Rapids 8 km · 26
- Brooklyn Park 12 km · 43
- Maple Grove 13 km · 31
- Blaine 15 km · 42
- Rogers 15 km · 15
- Ham Lake 16 km · 12
Questions about hail in Anoka
How often does it hail in Anoka, Minnesota?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anoka since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #119 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Anoka?
Most reports come in May, August, July. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Anoka?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 25, 2008 near Anoka. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Anoka?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Anoka had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 9, 2022.
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.