Burnsville Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Burnsville, MN

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 321 hail storms within 25 miles of Burnsville, MN. Of those, 261 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 112 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Burnsville Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic1 eventBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive21 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe70 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant169 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate59 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor1 eventPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Burnsville Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026112 events
202533 events
202418 events
202356 events
2022102 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Burnsville, with 112 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Burnsville typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Burnsville Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Burnsville

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-06-23 1 WSW Victoria, MN Minor 0.25" mPing report.
2026-06-23 1 NW Chaska, MN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-06-19 1 WSW Maplewood, MN Significant 1.00" A lot of hail near Lake Phalen, up to quarter sized.
2026-06-19 2 NNE St. Paul, MN Significant 1.25" Photo report via Facebook.
2026-06-19 Falcon Heights, MN Severe 1.50" Photo report via Facebook.
2026-06-19 2 W Maplewood, MN Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-19 FALCON HGTS, MN Severe 1.50" A photo report via Facebook.
2026-06-19 2 S Maplewood, MN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-19 2 N St. Paul, MN Severe 1.50" Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
2026-06-19 ST PAUL, MN Severe 1.50" —
2026-06-19 2 N St. Paul, MN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-19 (STP)ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT HOLMAN FIELD, MN Significant 1.25" A photo report via Facebook.
2026-06-19 NORTH ST PAUL, MN Significant 1.00" A lot of hail near Lake Phalen, up to quarter sized.
2026-06-19 2 SSW Maplewood, MN Severe 1.75" Photo report via Facebook.
2026-06-19 2 E Falcon Heights, MN Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-19 LITTLE CANADA, MN Significant 1.25" Delete.
2026-06-19 2 W Maplewood, MN Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-19 ST PAUL, MN Severe 1.50" —
2026-06-19 1 SE Falcon Heights, MN Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-19 2 N St. Paul, MN Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

Wind Storm History — Burnsville Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 145 high-wind events within 25 miles of Burnsville, MN in the past five years. Of those, 145 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 77 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe44 events
Significant101 events

Recent Wind Events Near Burnsville

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-06-10 NORTH OAKS, MN 63 Significant Strong downburst winds estimated to reach 55kts downed large branches and trees in Shoreview.
2025-08-15 PRESCOTT, WI 68 Severe Trees and power lines downed just east of Prescott.
2025-08-15 POINT DOUGLAS, MN 68 Severe Trees and power lines were downed just north of Hastings.
2025-08-09 MEDINA, MN 64 Severe Two trees were uprooted near City Hall in Medina. One was 18 inches in diameter and the other was 12 inches in diameter.
2025-07-28 ST BENEDICT, MN 61 Significant Measured by Scott County mesonet near St. Benedict.
2025-07-28 JORDAN, MN 61 Significant Report of large tree down on structure in the city of Jordan.
2025-07-28 PRIOR LAKE, MN 63 Significant Large tree down 2 miles west of Prior Lake in the Spring Lake Estates neighborhood.
2025-07-28 EDINA, MN 60 Significant Trees down, including some on Valley View Rd in Edina.
2025-07-28 PRIOR LAKE, MN 61 Significant Tree down across Cassandra St in Prior Lake.
2025-07-28 RICHFIELD, MN 59 Significant Measured by Hennepin County Meteorologist.
2025-07-28 CREDIT RIVER, MN 64 Severe Measured at CR27 and Longview two miles southwest of Credit River.
2025-07-28 WEST ST PAUL, MN 60 Significant Report of a tree down on Southview Blvd near Hwy 52.
2025-07-28 SHAKOPEE, MN 64 Severe Measured by Scott County mesonet in Shakopee.
2025-07-28 SAVAGE, MN 62 Significant —
2025-07-28 MSP INTL ARPT, MN 60 Significant —
2025-07-28 ROSEMOUNT, MN 62 Significant Report of downed power lines near Highway 3 in Rosemount.
2025-07-28 PRESCOTT, WI 59 Significant Trees and power lines reported down in Prescott.
2025-07-28 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 58 Significant Large tree down approximately 18 inches in diameter, near 85th Ave and Spring Lake Road in Mounds View.
2025-07-27 FT SNELLING, MN 58 Significant Multiple trees down taking down power lines.
2025-07-27 (STP)ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT HOLMAN FIELD, MN 66 Severe —

Frequently Asked Questions About Burnsville Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Burnsville, MN?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Burnsville was on June 19, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Burnsville?

Burnsville averages roughly 64 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 261 of the 321 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Burnsville?

The largest documented hail near Burnsville in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Burnsville-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in MN?

Most homeowners insurance policies in MN cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Burnsville address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Burnsville. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Burnsville

If your property in or near Burnsville took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Burnsville's Location Matters for Hail

Burnsville sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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