Maple Grove Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Maple Grove, 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 306 hail storms within 25 miles of Maple Grove, MN. Of those, 235 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 114 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Maple Grove Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic3 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive22 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe61 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant149 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate70 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor1 eventPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Maple Grove Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026114 events
202532 events
202415 events
202357 events
202288 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Maple Grove, with 114 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Maple Grove

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 — Maple Grove Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 188 high-wind events within 25 miles of Maple Grove, MN in the past five years. Of those, 188 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 85 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe62 events
Significant126 events

Recent Wind Events Near Maple Grove

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.
2026-06-10 1 ESE Buffalo, MN 49 Significant AWOS station KCFE Buffalo AP.
2026-06-10 NORTH OAKS, MN 63 Significant Strong downburst winds estimated to reach 55kts downed large branches and trees in Shoreview.
2026-06-10 CENTERVILLE, MN 68 Severe Strong downburst winds estimated to reach 59kts downed large branches and trees in Centerville.
2026-06-10 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 68 Severe Strong downburst winds estimated to reach 59kts downed large branches and trees 2 miles NNW of White Bear Lake.
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 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 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 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 ELK RIVER, MN 69 Severe Ten-inch tree broken by thunderstorm winds.
2025-07-28 ALBERTVILLE, MN 69 Severe Reports of a tree down between St Michael and Albertville.
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.
2025-07-28 BLAINE, MN 61 Significant Delayed photo report of bent metal gate and multiple large branches snapped near Highway 65 and 125th Avenue in Blaine.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Grove Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Maple Grove, MN?

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

Maple Grove averages roughly 61 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 235 of the 306 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Maple Grove?

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

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

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

Maple Grove 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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