Hail history for Golden Valley, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Golden Valley since 2008, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Golden Valley
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 10, 2011
10 reports on 7 days since 2008 · #427 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Golden 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 Golden Valley
The latest hail report in and around Golden Valley is from August 11, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on August 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Golden Valley logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #427 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Golden Valley accounts for 2% of the 586 reports filed in Hennepin County.
20% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 10, 2011 near 2.07 ESE Golden Vly.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (60% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Golden Valley 0.5
- Hennepin County 18.6
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Golden Valley 7
- Hennepin County 92
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Golden Valley 20%
- Hennepin 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.07 ESE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.2 SE Golden Vly | Hennepin | $2.0 million | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSE Robbinsdale | Hennepin | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 ESE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 SE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 14:33 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 0 0%
- 1–2 in 8 80%
- 2 in + 2 20%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSE Robbinsdale | Hennepin | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.2 SE Golden Vly | Hennepin | $2.0 million | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 SE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.62 ESE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.29 NNE St Louis Park | Hennepin | — | 21:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.07 ESE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 ESE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 ESE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 ESE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 ESE Golden Vly | Hennepin | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Golden Valley
- Crystal 5 km · 16
- St. Louis Park 5 km · 10
- Minneapolis 8 km · 122
- Plymouth 9 km · 36
- Minnetonka 10 km · 22
- Edina 11 km · 19
- Brooklyn Park 13 km · 43
- Fridley 13 km · 19
Questions about hail in Golden Valley
How often does it hail in Golden Valley, Minnesota?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Golden Valley since 2008. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #427 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Golden Valley?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 60% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Golden Valley?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 10, 2011 near 2.07 ESE Golden Vly. 20% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Golden Valley?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Golden Valley had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 11, 2023.
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.