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 1.25". There are 10 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 12, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Minneapolis, MN Hail Map
The April 12, 2022 hail swath map for Minneapolis, MN covers approximately 786 square miles and includes an estimated 70,928 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 286 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 23,115 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 269 sq mi | 18,774 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 286 sq mi | 18,071 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 137 sq mi | 23,115 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 69 sq mi | 5,282 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 25 sq mi | 5,686 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Minneapolis, MN Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 12, 2022 hail swath map area for Minneapolis, MN, HailGeeks estimates 25,166 single-family homes, 2,461 townhomes, and 7,181 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 7,472 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,472 | 1,052 | 1,470 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 6,463 | 561 | 1,913 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 7,274 | 550 | 2,788 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,910 | 84 | 593 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2,047 | 214 | 417 |
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Counties Inside the Minneapolis, MN Hail Map
Hail from the April 12, 2022 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Minneapolis, MN region. Rice County, MN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 13,350 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Minneapolis, MN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 11 cities near Minneapolis, MN. Faribault, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 5,995 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 12, 2022 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 April 12, 2022 Minneapolis, MN hail map spans 31 ZIP codes. ZIP 55021 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,872.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 12, 2022 hail map for Minneapolis, MN currently list 10 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 12, 2022 1:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNW Northfield | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 12, 2022 1:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Faribault | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 12, 2022 1:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ESE Northfield | MN | DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL. |
April 12, 2022 1:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | Northfield | MN | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
April 12, 2022 1:58 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 E Northfield | MN | REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.). |
April 12, 2022 2:47 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SE Northfield | MN | REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.). |
April 12, 2022 8:59 PM CT |
1.00 in | Hugo | MN | PHOTO OF HAIL NEXT TO QUARTER ON TWITTER FEED. |
April 12, 2022 9:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | New Prague | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 12, 2022 9:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | Carver | MN | PHOTO VIA TWITTER. |
April 12, 2022 9:56 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SSE Bloomington | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 12, 2022 2:00 PM CT | 5 W Nerstrand | MN | NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED... PICTURES VIA FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
| 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 April 12, 2022 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 April 12, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 23, 2021 through Sep 16, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 16, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Minneapolis, MN
Not sure whether the April 12, 2022 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 April 12, 2022 Minneapolis, MN event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the April 12, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Minneapolis, MN region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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