Hail Swath Map Preview
The Minneapolis, MN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 5 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 28, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Minneapolis, MN Hail Map
The August 28, 2021 hail swath map for Minneapolis, MN covers approximately 770 square miles and includes an estimated 155,892 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 333 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 44,145 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 333 sq mi | 44,145 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 222 sq mi | 31,613 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 64 sq mi | 23,113 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 46 sq mi | 21,202 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 36 sq mi | 13,770 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 24 sq mi | 12,228 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 14 sq mi | 6,260 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 12 sq mi | 2,283 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 15 sq mi | 1,184 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 4 sq mi | 94 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Minneapolis, MN Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 28, 2021 hail swath map area for Minneapolis, MN, HailGeeks estimates 53,479 single-family homes, 4,491 townhomes, and 23,688 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 16,343 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 16,343 | 1,514 | 3,746 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 11,495 | 1,135 | 2,755 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,656 | 476 | 6,473 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7,223 | 514 | 3,768 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,552 | 401 | 3,215 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4,081 | 152 | 2,175 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1,877 | 243 | 1,187 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 816 | 38 | 267 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 402 | 18 | 102 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 34 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Minneapolis, MN Hail Map
Hail from the August 28, 2021 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Minneapolis, MN region. Benton County, MN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 6,763 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Minneapolis, MN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 23 cities near Minneapolis, MN. Sauk Rapids, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 4,395 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 28, 2021 Minneapolis, MN hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Minneapolis, MN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 28, 2021 Minneapolis, MN hail map spans 34 ZIP codes. ZIP 56379 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,879.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 28, 2021 hail map for Minneapolis, MN currently list 5 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 28, 2021 11:50 AM CT |
1.50 in | Sartell | MN | PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL WITH ESTIMATED 58 MPH WINDS. |
August 28, 2021 11:55 AM CT |
1.50 in | Sauk Rapids | MN | TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
August 28, 2021 11:55 AM CT |
1.25 in | 1 N Sauk Rapids | MN | HAIL DAMAGED HOME SIDING. |
August 28, 2021 12:00 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 SW Gilman | MN | PICTURE FROM SOCIAL MEDIA WITH A HALF DOLLAR AND GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL STONE WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
August 28, 2021 12:00 PM CT |
2.50 in | 5 NE Sauk Rapids | MN | HAIL WAS MEASURED. IT WAS ALSO WEIGHED THE NEXT DAY AT 2.64 OUNCES. MULTIPLE VEHICLES HAD WINDOWS BROKEN AND WERE DENTED. SIDING ON HOUSES WAS ALSO DENTED. WINDOWS WERE BROKEN IN HOUSES AND OUTBUILDINGS. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 28, 2021 Minneapolis, MN storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Minneapolis, MN Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Minneapolis, MN region as the August 28, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 7, 2021 through Aug 27, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 27, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Minneapolis, MN
Not sure whether the August 28, 2021 Minneapolis, MN hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Minneapolis, MN region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 28, 2021 Minneapolis, MN event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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