Hail history for Minneapolis, Minnesota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minneapolis since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Minneapolis
- Last hail
- Jun 19, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 37 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 11, 2023
122 reports on 57 days since 1974 · #2 of 451 Minnesota places
Hail map · Minneapolis
- 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 Minneapolis
The latest hail report in and around Minneapolis is from June 19, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on August 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Minneapolis logged 82 reports on 32 hail days, about 4.1 reports a year. That is 9.1 times the median Minnesota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #2 of 451 Minnesota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Minneapolis accounts for 21% of the 586 reports filed in Hennepin County.
8% 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 August 11, 2023 near 2.54 SW Minneapolis.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (34) compared with 2006–2015 (48). The busiest year was 2023, with 19 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Minneapolis 4.1
- Hennepin County 18.6
- Median Minnesota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Minneapolis 32
- Hennepin County 92
- Median Minnesota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Minneapolis 8%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 19 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 9 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.54 SW Minneapolis | Hennepin | $5.0 million | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.45 S Minneapolis | Hennepin | $5.0 million | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.47 W Minneapolis | Hennepin | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.10 inhen egg | 2.29 SSW Minneapolis | Hennepin | $2.0 million | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.47 SSE Minneapolis | Hennepin | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 45 37%
- 1–2 in 67 55%
- 2 in + 10 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.98 W Falcon Hgts | Ramsey | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.29 SSW St Anthony | Hennepin | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 N Minneapolis | Hennepin | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.13 SSE Minneapolis | Hennepin | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.85 SE Minneapolis | Hennepin | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.49 ESE Minneapolis | Hennepin | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 ESE St Louis Park | Hennepin | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 W Minneapolis | Hennepin | 00:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.97 SSE Minneapolis | Hennepin | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Msp Intl Arpt | Hennepin | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.47 SSE Minneapolis | Hennepin | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 N Msp Intl Arpt | Hennepin | 16:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Minneapolis
- Golden Valley 8 km · 10
- St. Louis Park 8 km · 10
- Richfield 10 km · 23
- Roseville 11 km · 30
- Edina 11 km · 19
- Crystal 11 km · 16
- St. Paul 13 km · 99
- Fridley 13 km · 19
Questions about hail in Minneapolis
How often does it hail in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
122 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Minneapolis since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.1 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 451 Minnesota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Minneapolis?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Minneapolis?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 11, 2023 near 2.54 SW Minneapolis. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Minneapolis?
The most recent report in this data is from June 19, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Minneapolis had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 37 reports. The most recent was June 19, 2026.
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.