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Anoka County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Anoka County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 9 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 34 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 25 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 9, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Anoka County, Minnesota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Anoka County, Minnesota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Anoka County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Anoka County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

34
Events (12 mo)
9
Hail
25
Wind
0
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
Aug 9, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 19, 2026 hail event near Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 19, 2026 hail event (1.25") near Columbia Heights. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 9, 2026 storm activity in Anoka County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 315 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Isanti to over Otsego, or extending from 5 miles south of Cambridge to 14 miles northeast of Buffalo, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

“At 231 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Blaine, or 14 miles north of Minneapolis, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Anoka County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 302 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Corcoran to near Norwood Young America, or extending from 16 miles east of Buffalo to 22 miles east of Hutchinson, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Friday, June 19, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 19, 2026 storm activity in Anoka County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). (MPX)”

SPC verified report · Columbia Heights

“Pea to quarter sized hail. Minor tree damage from several minutes of hail falling. (MPX)”

SPC verified report · Fridley

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Anoka County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ham Lake, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

“At 259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from near Flensburg to over St. Anthony, or extending from 11 miles southwest of Little Falls to 18 miles east of Buffalo, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Anoka County, Minnesota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Many trees down in Centerville. Radar showed surge of outbound velocity matching up with downburst winds. (MPX)”

SPC verified report · Centerville

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

“...POWERFUL WINTER STORM ON TRACK TO BRING EXTREME SNOW ACCUMULATIONS AND STRONG WINDS... ...A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN, FREEZING RAIN, AND SLEET LATE TONIGHT ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL MAY BECOME IMPOSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .A major winter storm will move across the Upper Midwest starting late this afternoon and lasting through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Le Sueur, Rice, Steele, and Goodhue Counties. WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Total accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Saturday, December 27, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

“...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains today will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...WEATHER CONDITIONS SLOWLY IMPROVING... WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUING IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING... WHAT...A combination of winds gusting 40 to 50 mph, low visibility in falling snow, and flash freeze conditions leading to icy roads and surfaces. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...GUSTY WINDS, BLOWNG SNOW, AND ICY FLASH FREEZE CONDITIONS TOMORROW... .Light snow, gusty northwest winds of 40 to 50 mph, & plummeting temperatures develop tomorrow behind an Arctic front. While snow accumulations will likely only be an inch or less, low visibility is expected as the gusty winds blow around the falling snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Anoka County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Anoka County, MN?

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 9, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 34 severe weather events in Anoka County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Anoka County recently?

Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Anoka County?

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