Hail history for Ramsey County, MN

Ramsey County has 230 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 148 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 26, 2019.

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 230 since 1960

1″ or larger 148 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 26, 2019

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 Ramsey County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 230 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 17, 2026	0.75″	Penny
September 21, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 27, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 11, 2023	0.75″	Penny
August 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 11, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

September 21, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Report of half-inch to Ping Pong Ball sized hail for two minutes.

August 13, 2007 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Near Highway 96.

August 13, 2007 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail occurred in Shoreview.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	4	17	14	68	79	44

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 Ramsey County

Has it ever hailed in Ramsey County?

Yes — 230 hail events have been recorded for Ramsey County, MN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 148 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ramsey County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ramsey County, MN is April 17, 2026, 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 Ramsey County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 26, 2019. 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.

More Minnesota hail history

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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.