Ramsey Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Ramsey, 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 236 hail storms within 25 miles of Ramsey, MN. Of those, 168 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 95 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Ramsey Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic2 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive16 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe42 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant108 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate68 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Ramsey Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202695 events
202521 events
202416 events
202350 events
202254 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Ramsey, with 95 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Ramsey 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 Ramsey Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Ramsey

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
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 2 E Falcon Heights, MN Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
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 1 SE Falcon Heights, MN Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-19 2 SE Roseville, MN Severe 1.50" —
2026-06-19 CORCORAN, MN Significant 1.00" Several reports of a lot of hail up to quarter sized in Corcoran.
2026-06-19 Hanover, MN Moderate 0.88" —
2026-06-19 Corcoran, MN Moderate 0.88" —
2026-06-19 CORCORAN, MN Moderate 0.88" —
2026-06-19 HANOVER, MN Moderate 0.88" —
2026-06-19 1 SE Hanover, MN Significant 1.00" —
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 GREENWOOD, MN Significant 1.00" —
2026-06-19 Brooklyn Park, MN Moderate 0.88" —
2026-06-19 Columbia Heights, MN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-19 1 NW Roseville, MN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-19 Fridley, MN Significant 1.00" Pea to quarter sized hail. Minor tree damage from several minutes of hail falling.
2026-06-19 2 S Columbia Heights, MN Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

Wind Storm History — Ramsey Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 136 high-wind events within 25 miles of Ramsey, MN in the past five years. Of those, 136 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 85 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe49 events
Significant87 events

Recent Wind Events Near Ramsey

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 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.
2025-07-28 LINO LAKES, MN 63 Significant Multiple reports of trees down in Lino Lakes.
2025-07-28 LEXINGTON, MN 63 Significant Large tree branch down in Circle Pines, also other reports of trees down in Circle Pines and Lexington.
2025-07-28 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 58 Significant Two trees down on the north side of White Bear Lake.
2025-07-27 BUFFALO MUNI ARPT, MN 61 Significant —
2025-07-27 CRYSTAL ARPT, MN 62 Significant —
2025-07-15 BECKER, MN 64 Severe Report from Sheriffs dispatch of a tree down along a road in Becker Township.
2025-06-28 ST LOUIS PARK, MN 64 Severe Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 65 mph snapped a tree near 394 and Louisiana in St Louis Park.
2025-06-28 ST LOUIS PARK, MN 69 Severe Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph snapped a tree near its base and damaged a nearby fence.
2025-06-28 BUFFALO MUNI ARPT, MN 60 Significant Downed tree near 1st street NE and Calder Ave.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ramsey Hail

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

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

Ramsey averages roughly 47 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 168 of the 236 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Ramsey?

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

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

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

Ramsey 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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