Chaska Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Chaska, 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 175 hail storms within 25 miles of Chaska, MN. Of those, 135 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. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 50 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Chaska Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic2 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive11 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe32 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant90 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate39 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor1 eventPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Chaska Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202637 events
202529 events
202411 events
202348 events
202250 events

2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Chaska, with 50 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Chaska 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 Chaska Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Chaska

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 Falcon Heights, MN Severe 1.50" Photo report via Facebook.
2026-06-19 FALCON HGTS, MN Severe 1.50" A photo report via Facebook.
2026-06-19 1 SE Falcon Heights, MN Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-19 1 SE Falcon Heights, MN Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-19 CORCORAN, MN Significant 1.00" Several reports of a lot of hail up to quarter sized in Corcoran.
2026-06-19 Corcoran, MN Moderate 0.88" —
2026-06-19 CORCORAN, MN Moderate 0.88" —
2026-06-19 1 N Corcoran, MN Significant 1.00" Several reports of a lot of hail up to quarter sized in Corcoran.
2026-06-19 Columbia Heights, MN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-19 2 S Columbia Heights, MN Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-06-19 1 SE Brooklyn Center, MN Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-19 FALCON HGTS, MN Significant 1.25" A photo report of half dollar sized hail.
2026-06-19 Columbia Heights, MN Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-06-19 BROOKLYN CENTER, MN Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-19 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Significant 1.00" —
2026-06-19 2 W Maple Grove, MN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

Wind Storm History — Chaska Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 141 high-wind events within 25 miles of Chaska, MN in the past five years. Of those, 141 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 77 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe47 events
Significant94 events

Recent Wind Events Near Chaska

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-07 2 WSW Plato, MN 58 Significant Measured at KGYL.
2026-06-19 MONTROSE, MN 58 Significant Tall pine tree snapped about halfway up its base due to gust front.
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 MONTGOMERY, MN 69 Severe Large healthy pine tree snapped about 15 feet above ground, with its top resting on a house. This was near the intersection of 3rd Street NE and Linden Avenue. Large limbs snapped nearby.
2025-07-28 WINSTED, MN 69 Severe Report of a tree down on house.
2025-07-28 GLENCOE MUNI ARPT, MN 59 Significant Report of a tree down across a road near the intersection of 70th St. and Diary Ave or 4.5 miles southeast of Glencoe.
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 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 —

Frequently Asked Questions About Chaska Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Chaska 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 Chaska?

Chaska averages roughly 35 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 135 of the 175 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Chaska?

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

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

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

Chaska 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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