Hail history for Apple Valley, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Apple Valley since 2008, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Apple Valley
- Last hail
- Aug 15, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Aug 15, 2025
11 reports on 9 days since 2008 · #373 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Apple Valley
- 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 Apple Valley
The latest hail report in and around Apple Valley is from August 15, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Apple Valley logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #373 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Apple Valley accounts for 4% of the 314 reports filed in Dakota County.
0% 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on August 15, 2025 near 3.51 WSW Rosemount.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2022, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (64% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Apple Valley 0.6
- Dakota County 10.2
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Apple Valley 9
- Dakota County 74
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Apple Valley 0%
- Dakota County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.51 WSW Rosemount | Dakota | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.4 NNE Lakeville | Dakota | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.78 WSW Rosemount | Dakota | 05:40 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.13 SSW Eagan | Dakota | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.96 SW Eagan | Dakota | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 9%
- 1–2 in 10 91%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.51 WSW Rosemount | Dakota | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.4 NNE Lakeville | Dakota | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.13 SSW Eagan | Dakota | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.96 SW Eagan | Dakota | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.99 W Rosemount | Dakota | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.4 NNE Lakeville | Dakota | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.78 WSW Rosemount | Dakota | 05:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.65 NNE Lakeville | Dakota | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.58 SW Eagan | Dakota | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 3.7 WNW Rosemount | Dakota | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.7 WNW Rosemount | Dakota | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Apple Valley
- Burnsville 7 km · 27
- Eagan 8 km · 42
- Lakeville 9 km · 49
- Farmington 10 km · 16
- Rosemount 10 km · 16
- Bloomington 13 km · 72
- Inver Grove Heights 14 km · 26
- Richfield 16 km · 23
Questions about hail in Apple Valley
How often does it hail in Apple Valley, Minnesota?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Apple Valley since 2008. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #373 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Apple Valley?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 64% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Apple Valley?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on August 15, 2025 near 3.51 WSW Rosemount. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Apple Valley?
The most recent report in this data is from August 15, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Apple Valley had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 15, 2025.
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.