Storm & Hail — June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026 Hail Storm Minneapolis: Roof Damage Guide for West Metro Homeowners

Published June 20, 2026 Updated June 26, 2026 Honest Exteriors — Eden Prairie, MN
Your insurance clock started June 19, 2026. Most Minnesota homeowner's policies require hail damage claims within one year of the storm date. A free inspection now protects your ability to file — even if you haven't decided whether to yet. Schedule yours here.

June 19, 2026 Hail Storm: What Happened in the Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro on the evening of Friday, June 19, 2026, producing damaging hail and high winds across a wide corridor of Hennepin and Ramsey counties. According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities office, the storm developed over eastern Wright County and tracked southeast through the metro, hitting areas along the I-94 to I-694 loop particularly hard.

The storm produced 2-inch-plus hail in northern St. Paul, with some areas reporting hail falling continuously for more than 10 minutes. At its peak, more than 25,000 homes were without power across the Twin Cities, with thousands still affected into Saturday morning.

2.25"
Largest confirmed hail (tennis ball)
10+ min
Hail duration in hardest-hit areas
25,000+
Homes lost power
65
NOAA hail reports nationwide that day

Where hail was confirmed on June 19, 2026

NOAA SPC storm reports confirmed hail at the following Twin Cities locations on June 19:

  • North St. Paul / Ramsey County: Tennis ball-size hail (2.25 inches) — the largest confirmed report in the metro that day
  • Little Canada, Roseville, Falcon Heights, Maplewood, Oakdale: Multiple confirmed reports ranging from half dollar to golf ball size
  • Minneapolis (north and northeast): Quarter to half dollar-size hail (1 to 1.25 inches)
  • Columbia Heights, Fridley, Brooklyn Center, St. Anthony Village: Quarter-size hail confirmed, wind gusts up to 50 mph
  • Hwy 36 / I-35 corridor (Shoreview, White Bear Lake area): Golf ball-size hail confirmed at multiple locations
  • Brooklyn Park / Osseo area: Quarter-size hail reported east of Osseo

What about Eden Prairie and the west metro? The storm's primary track ran northeast of Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Chanhassen. However, hail intensity varies significantly block by block — radar data does not reflect what actually hit individual roofs. The only reliable way to know whether your property was affected is a professional ground inspection.

What Different Hail Sizes Do to a Roof in Minnesota

Not all hail causes the same damage. Understanding what the June 19 hail sizes mean for your specific roof helps you know what to look for and how urgently to act.

Hail Size Reference Typical Roof Impact Insurance Threshold
1.00" Quarter Granule displacement, early-stage bruising on softer shingles. May not meet claim threshold on newer roofs. Often borderline — depends on shingle age and type
1.25" Half dollar More consistent granule loss, visible bruising on most asphalt shingles. Gutter denting likely. Frequently claimable on roofs 5+ years old
1.75" Golf ball Significant granule loss, cracking on standard shingles, punctures possible on aged roofs. Flashing and vent damage expected. Almost always claimable regardless of roof age
2.00–2.25" Egg / Tennis ball Severe granule loss, cracked and split shingles, punctures on standard shingles, structural decking exposure possible. Gutters, siding, and AC units will show visible damage. Claimable on virtually all policies — full replacement likely warranted

Even at quarter-size (1 inch), hail can cause meaningful damage to roofs that are already 10 or more years old, or to shingles with existing granule wear. A roof that looks fine from the street can have hundreds of impact points that accelerate aging by years.

How to Tell If Your Roof Has Hail Damage From the June 19 Storm

Hail damage to asphalt shingles is almost always invisible from the ground. What you can see from the ground are the secondary indicators — and they're reliable enough to tell you whether a professional inspection is worth scheduling.

Ground-level signs to check right now

  • Gutters and downspouts: Dents on aluminum gutters are one of the clearest signs hail hit your property. Check downspouts for dark, sand-like granule accumulation — this is granule loss from your shingles washing down.
  • Window screens: Torn, punctured, or dented screens confirm hail was large enough at your location to cause impact damage.
  • Wood surfaces: Check deck boards, wood fencing, and any exposed wood siding for pockmarks or spatter patterns from hail strikes.
  • Exterior AC unit: Bent or dented fins on the condenser unit are a strong and reliable indicator that your roof took similar impact.
  • Vehicles: If your car has dimpling or dings and was parked outside during the storm, your roof almost certainly sustained impact.
  • Siding: Look for circular dents or cracking on vinyl siding. LP SmartSide and steel siding will show different patterns — a contractor can identify these on inspection.

Do not get on your roof yourself. Post-storm roofs can be slippery and structurally compromised in ways not visible from outside. A licensed contractor has the equipment and training to inspect safely. Getting up there yourself also creates liability complications if you're injured.

What to Do After the June 19, 2026 Hail Storm: Step-by-Step

Your Post-Storm Action List
  1. Do a ground-level property inspection Walk your full perimeter and check gutters, downspouts, screens, wood surfaces, AC unit, and vehicles. Don't go on the roof.
  2. Document everything with photos and video Capture date-stamped photos of anything you observe — damaged gutters, dented screens, pockmarked wood, granules in downspouts.
  3. Check downspouts for granule buildup Run water through downspouts or look inside for dark, gritty accumulation. One of the most reliable ground-level indicators of shingle impact.
  4. Review your homeowner's insurance policy Note your deductible, coverage type, and claim filing deadline. Most Minnesota policies allow one year from the storm date — June 19, 2026.
  5. Schedule a free professional inspection Contact a licensed Minnesota roofing contractor. Hail damage is often invisible from the ground and needs a professional assessment to document accurately.

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Understanding Your Insurance Options After the June 19 Hail Storm

A hail storm doesn't automatically mean you need to file a claim. It means you should understand your options — and a professional inspection is the only way to make that decision with real information rather than guesswork.

How the process works in Minnesota

  1. Get inspected first. A licensed contractor documents the damage with photos and a written estimate. You receive a copy of everything.
  2. Review your policy. Compare the damage estimate against your deductible and coverage type. If damage is below your deductible, filing may not make financial sense.
  3. Decide whether to file. Filing is always your decision. There's no obligation just because damage exists.
  4. File the claim if you choose to. Your insurer sends an adjuster. You can share the contractor's documentation to compare assessments if there's a discrepancy.
  5. Schedule the repair or replacement. Once scope is agreed upon, the work gets scheduled and completed.

Watch out for storm chasers after the June 19 event. After any significant hail storm in the Twin Cities, out-of-state contractors flood affected neighborhoods. Be cautious of anyone pressuring you to sign a contract on the spot, offering to waive your deductible, or asking you to sign over your insurance benefits. These practices raise serious legal and ethical concerns — and some are illegal under Minnesota law.

For more detail on how insurance claims work in Minnesota, see our guide: How Roof Insurance Claims Work in Minnesota.

About Honest Exteriors

Honest Exteriors is a GAF Certified and Owens Corning Preferred roofing contractor based in Eden Prairie, MN. We serve the west Twin Cities metro and surrounding areas — Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Chaska, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Bloomington, Edina, Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and beyond. Every inspection is free, every estimate is written, and there's never any pressure to proceed.

We've been here before the June 19 storm and we'll be here long after the storm chasers move on.

Frequently Asked Questions — June 19, 2026 Hail Storm
The June 19, 2026 storm's primary track ran northeast of Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Chanhassen — through Minneapolis, Roseville, and into St. Paul. However, hail intensity varies significantly block by block, and the storm was large enough that parts of the west metro did experience hail. The only way to know whether your specific property sustained damage is a professional ground inspection.
According to NOAA SPC storm reports, hail on June 19, 2026 across the Twin Cities metro ranged from quarter-size (1 inch) to tennis ball-size (2.25 inches). The largest confirmed report was 2.25 inches near North St. Paul in Ramsey County. Golf ball-size and half dollar-size hail was confirmed at multiple locations including Little Canada, Roseville, Falcon Heights, Maplewood, and along the Highway 36 and I-35 corridors.
The most reliable ground-level signs are: dented aluminum gutters, granule buildup inside downspouts, torn or punctured window screens, pockmarks on wood decking or siding, and dented fins on your exterior AC unit. If your vehicle has dimpling from the storm, your roof almost certainly took impact too. Damage to the shingles themselves is usually invisible from the ground — a licensed contractor needs to assess it from the roof.
Most Minnesota homeowner's insurance policies require hail damage claims to be filed within one year of the storm date, making your general deadline June 19, 2027 under most policies. Some policies have shorter windows. Getting a professional inspection done now gives you documented evidence of the damage regardless of when you decide to file.
Hail in the 1.75 to 2.25-inch range causes significant damage to asphalt shingle roofs. At that size, hail strikes with enough force to crack shingles, displace large quantities of granules, and create soft impact spots that compromise the waterproofing layer beneath. Even where shingles appear intact, granule loss from impacts this size can shorten remaining roof life by 5 to 10 years.

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