Hail — Anoka, Minnesota

2006-08-24 · near Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota

Event narrative

Numerous car windows were smashed out, along with damaged building roofs. One State Farm claims adjuster said she processed "58 claims in 45 minutes". An Anoka County Sheriff said three city vehicles were put out of commission. As reported by the Pioneer Press newspaper. All vehicles parked on the top level of the government center ramp were damaged. There was one unofficial report of 3.0 inch hail at 1255 CST near Sunny Acres Park in Anoka. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Anoka County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5533067. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.