Hail history for Anoka County, MN

Anoka County has 252 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 158 of them 1″ or larger and 23 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 14, 1981.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 252 since 1967

1″ or larger 158 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 23 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 14, 1981

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Anoka County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Anoka County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 252 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 15, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 15, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 15, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 11, 2023	0.75″	Penny
August 11, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
August 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Anoka County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 11, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail was mostly quarter to half dollar size, but some were 2 inches in diameter.

July 8, 2007 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golfball to baseball sized hail damaged a car on 161st Ave.

August 24, 2006 · 2.2″ (hen egg)

Numerous vehicles damaged at Mercy Hospital.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	16	24	108	73	28

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Anoka County

Has it ever hailed in Anoka County?

Yes — 252 hail events have been recorded for Anoka County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 158 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Anoka County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Anoka County, MN is August 15, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Anoka County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 14, 1981. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.