Hailstory

Hail in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Hennepin County on 19 days since October 2020. That is more than 40% of US counties. It ranks 80 of 87 in Minnesota.

The largest radar estimate was 2.7 inches on August 11, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 3, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20210
20224
20232
20245
20255
20263

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
August 11, 20232.7 in
September 21, 20252.35 in
July 13, 20242.05 in
July 27, 20251.95 in
August 8, 20251.65 in
May 11, 20221.45 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 56 hail reports since October 2020, and 22 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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