Chanhassen Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Chanhassen, 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 271 hail storms within 25 miles of Chanhassen, MN. Of those, 211 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 102 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Chanhassen Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic2 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive18 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe45 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant146 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate59 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor1 eventPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Chanhassen Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026102 events
202539 events
202411 events
202353 events
202266 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Chanhassen, with 102 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Chanhassen

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-06-23 ST THOMAS, MN Significant 1.00" Quarter and dime sized hail lasted for a couple of minutes which accumulated into small piles on the shoulder of a road.
2026-06-23 1 WSW Victoria, MN Minor 0.25" mPing report.
2026-06-23 6 S Belle Plaine, MN Significant 1.00" One inch hail with average size of dimes. Lasted for a couple of minutes and created piles of hail on side of the road. Report relayed via Spotter Network.
2026-06-23 1 NW Chaska, MN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
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 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 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.).
2026-06-19 1 SE Falcon Heights, MN Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-19 2 NNE St. Paul, MN Destructive 2.25" Photo report of hail slightly larger than 2 inches in St Paul.

Wind Storm History — Chanhassen Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 175 high-wind events within 25 miles of Chanhassen, MN in the past five years. Of those, 175 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 85 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe60 events
Significant115 events

Recent Wind Events Near Chanhassen

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-06-19 MONTROSE, MN 58 Significant Tall pine tree snapped about halfway up its base due to gust front.
2026-06-19 CHAMPLIN, MN 58 Significant Photo report of 2 trees downed in Champlin due to gust front. Time estimated from radar.
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 BELLE PLAINE, MN 61 Significant Report of downed maple tree in backyard near the Belle Plaine High School.
2025-07-28 ST BENEDICT, MN 61 Significant Measured by Scott County mesonet near St. Benedict.
2025-07-28 WACONIA, MN 60 Significant Report of a large tree down at the Carver County Fairgrounds.
2025-07-28 MAYER, MN 60 Significant Report of a 12-inch diameter tree snapped at the base. A MNDOT RWIS station located one mile to the NE of the storm report site recorded a 60-mph wind gust.
2025-07-28 JORDAN, MN 61 Significant Report of large tree down on structure in the city of Jordan.
2025-07-28 BELLE PLAINE, MN 61 Significant Large tree snapped in Belle Plaine.
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 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 58 Significant Large tree down approximately 18 inches in diameter, near 85th Ave and Spring Lake Road in Mounds View.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chanhassen Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Chanhassen was on June 23, 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 Chanhassen?

Chanhassen averages roughly 54 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 211 of the 271 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Chanhassen?

The largest documented hail near Chanhassen in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Chanhassen-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 Chanhassen address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Chanhassen. 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 Chanhassen

If your property in or near Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen's Location Matters for Hail

Chanhassen 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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