The north metro hail path crossed dense neighborhoods
One of the most business-important parts of the June 19 storm path is the north metro corridor. Preliminary reports included hail in or near Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Fridley, Columbia Heights, and nearby Hennepin/Anoka County communities. The NWS summary specifically called out the I-94 to 694 loop as a hard-hit corridor.
For homeowners searching Brooklyn Park hail damage roof inspection, Brooklyn Center roofing contractor, Fridley hail damage repair, or Columbia Heights roof inspection, this is the kind of storm where a quick visual check from the sidewalk is not enough.
Why these neighborhoods need roof and exterior inspections
North metro homes often have mixed exterior systems: asphalt shingles, aluminum fascia, vinyl or steel siding, gutters, roof vents, skylights, and older window screens. A hail core moving through Brooklyn Park and Fridley can leave obvious dents on one elevation while quietly bruising shingles on another slope.
Our Contractorfy job routing already has recent north-metro and NE Minneapolis-adjacent work in the queue, including areas near Northdale, 44th Street, and Tyler Street NE. That helps us line up inspection routes for homes near the hail path while keeping customer details private.
What to photograph before repairs start
- Hailstones next to a coin or ruler if still present
- Granule buildup at downspouts and splash blocks
- Dented gutter faces, downspouts, roof vents, and flashing
- Cracked or chipped siding and window screens
- Water stains that appear after the next rainfall
If you are in Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Fridley, Columbia Heights, or Northeast Minneapolis, schedule an inspection before contractors start replacing isolated items. A full exterior inspection gives you a clearer picture of roof, siding, gutter, and window damage together. Visit our Minneapolis roofing company page or request an inspection.
Storm source note: this article references the National Weather Service Twin Cities summary for the June 19, 2026 afternoon hail and wind event and preliminary NOAA/SPC storm reports. Storm reports are preliminary and should be used as inspection-routing guidance, not as a final claim determination.
Source links: NWS Twin Cities event summary and NOAA/SPC preliminary hail CSV.
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Recent Hail Reports for Brooklyn Park, Fridley, and Columbia Heights, MN
All Built Right reviewed ZIP-targeted hail report data covering June 27, 2025 through June 27, 2026. The summaries below use city, state, and ZIP-level context only.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Scan radius: 3 km. Reportable events: 2. Maximum hail size: 1.00 inch.
- June 19, 2026: 1.00 inch hail reported near Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County.
- June 19, 2026: 0.88 inch hail reported near Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County.
Fridley, MN 55432
Scan radius: 10 km. Reportable events: 30. Maximum hail size: 2.00 inches.
- June 19, 2026: 2.00 inches hail reported near Roseville, Ramsey County.
- June 19, 2026: 1.75 inches hail reported near near Fridley and Columbia Heights area.
- June 19, 2026: 1.50 inches hail reported near near Fridley service area.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Scan radius: 25 km. Reportable events: 100. Maximum hail size: 2.00 inches.
- June 19, 2026: 2.00 inches hail reported near Falcon Heights, Ramsey County.
- June 19, 2026: 2.00 inches hail reported near Roseville, Ramsey County.
- June 19, 2026: 1.75 inches hail reported near near Columbia Heights and Northeast Minneapolis area.
These city-level storm reports help organize roof, siding, gutter, fascia, flashing, window wrap, garage door, soft-metal, and repair-scope documentation without exposing exact street addresses.
All Built Right uses storm documentation workflows similar to Contractorfy hail reports and supplement-ready repair documentation to organize inspection photos, repair-scope notes, and claim-supporting exterior evidence.