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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on July 12, 2015

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on July 12, 2015 from July 12, 2015 through July 12, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports

Wind Reports

119

Tornado Reports

Max Hail Size

3.00″

Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage United States · July 12, 2015 · 2015–present Updated Daily · last Jul 12, 2015

NWS Hail Reports on July 12, 2015

61 reports

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0.88″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
10:57 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Eagan, MN

1.00″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
10:24 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Rogers, ND

1.50″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
10:05 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ashby, MN

0.88″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
9:45 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Washburn County · 11,207 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Minong, WI

0.88″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
9:45 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Ashland County · 7,149 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 14.51 ENE La Pointe Madeline I, WI

0.75″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
9:40 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Delano, MN

3.00″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
9:35 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Stutsman County · 6,007 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 4.66 SE Kensal, ND

2.00″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
9:27 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Stutsman County · 6,007 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: N Kensal, ND

1.00″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
8:22 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Eddy County · 1,016 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail fell.

NWS Hail Report Location: 3.92 SSW New Rockford, ND

1.25″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
8:15 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .47 E Barlow, ND

1.00″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
6:45 PM MST-7

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Meade County · 8,787 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 4.4 NNE Ellsworth Afb, SD

1.00″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
7:36 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 2.8 S Hamberg, ND

0.75″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
7:30 PM CST-6

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: .83 NNW Leeds, ND

1.00″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
6:28 PM MST-7

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Meade County · 8,787 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 6.46 NNE Black Hawk, SD

1.00″ hail

Jul 12, 2015
6:25 PM MST-7

Hail report for July 12, 2015

Meade County · 8,787 Homes in County

Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Hail Report Location: 7.14 NNE Black Hawk, SD

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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea

0.25″

Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball

0.50″

Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny

0.75″

Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel

0.88″

Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter

1.00″

Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar

1.25″

Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut

1.50″

Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball

1.75″

Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg

2.00″

Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball

2.50″

Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball

2.75″

Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple

3.00″

Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball

4.00″

Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit

4.50″

Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports on July 12, 2015

119 reports

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60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:40 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Eau Claire County · 28,615 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down southwest of Ludington.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4.16 WSW Ludington, WI

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:37 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Eau Claire County · 28,615 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Augusta.

NWS Wind Report Location: N Augusta, WI

64 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:35 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Chippewa County · 21,965 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees were toppled in Stanley along with power lines blown down. Portions of the city had no power for several hours. Several of the trees landed on homes and caused some damage to roofs.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.7 SW Stanley, WI

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:35 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Eau Claire County · 28,615 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down east of Fall Creek.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2.08 ESE Fall Creek, WI

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:15 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Hughes County · 5,201 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Sixty mph winds were estimated.

NWS Wind Report Location: 9.82 SSE De Grey, SD

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:10 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Eau Claire County · 28,615 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Eau Claire.

NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W Eau Claire, WI

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:10 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few large trees were blown down near Prior Lake.

NWS Wind Report Location: 3.05 E Marystown, MN

66 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:00 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Chippewa County · 21,965 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Albertville. A spotter measured a wind gust of 57 knots from his private mobile wind sensor.

NWS Wind Report Location: .85 NE Albertville, WI

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
11:00 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in Shakopee.

NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W Shakopee, MN

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
10:45 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Chippewa County · 21,965 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down near New Auburn.

NWS Wind Report Location: 4.44 E New Auburn, WI

58 mph

Jul 12, 2015
10:36 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Lyman County · 1,269 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.

NWS Wind Report Location: 5.25 WNW Mc Clure, SD

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
10:10 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Barron County · 19,033 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down in Arland.

NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Arland, WI

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
10:10 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Barron County · 19,033 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A few large, two foot diameter trees were blown down near Rice Lake.

NWS Wind Report Location: .48 W Rice Lake, WI

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
10:00 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Jones County · 307 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: Sixty mph winds were estimated.

NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 NNE Okaton, SD

60 mph

Jul 12, 2015
9:58 PM CST-6

Wind report for July 12, 2015

Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County

Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in the southern part of French Lake Township.

NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 ENE Knapp, MN

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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe

Under 58 mph

Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe

58–74 mph

Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging

75–90 mph

Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme

90+ mph

Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports on July 12, 2015

13 reports

EF1 category

Jul 12, 2015
5:48 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Todd County · 10,714 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved out of Wadena County (where it was rated EF2) and into Todd County. A barn was collapsed just south of Aldrich, with roofing material blown 1/2 mile downwind. Dozens of trees were broken or uprooted in this area. Several wooden power poles were snapped. An outbuilding was also destroyed. Farther east, an outbuilding was destroyed along with a roof partially blown off near the intersection of 500th street and 223rd Avenue, just northwest of Dower Lake. Significant tree damage was noted on the northeast side of Dower Lake, and concentrated damage continued in a path to about two miles west of Staples. Separate entries have also been made for numerous trees blown down due to the rear flank downdraft and downbursts north of the tornado track.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.9 ENE Hewitt, MN

EF2 category

Jul 12, 2015
5:38 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A tornado wrapped in heavy rain and damaging downburst winds tracked across southern Wadena and Aldrich townships. The tornado tore down four sets of H-pole high voltage power poles and demolished outbuildings and a storage barn at the England Prairie Pioneer Farms. The tornado also demolished a silo and ripped through sections of center pivot irrigation systems at multiple locations. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.75 WSW Verndale, MN

EF1 category

Jul 12, 2015
5:21 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: The tornado snapped or uprooted several trees through a field shelterbelt just west of the airport and a farmstead grove just south of the airport. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.92 W Elbow Lake Arpt, MN

EF1 category

Jul 12, 2015
5:00 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was viewed and photographed by spotters located near Vining. A few trees in a shelterbelt were snapped roughly eight to ten feet above ground level. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.65 SW Vining, MN

EF1 category

Jul 12, 2015
4:48 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked for about two miles along and north of county road 16. The tornado snapped numerous pine trees and broke down large oak branches and limbs along its path. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph. The tornado was viewed and photographed by spotters near Vining.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.65 SW Balmoral, MN

EF0 category

Jul 12, 2015
4:44 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This tornado occurred about a mile west of Interstate 94, near mile marker 62. The tornado crossed a small lake and briefly expanded in size, but then dissipated quickly. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.66 WNW Dalton, MN

EF0 category

Jul 12, 2015
4:31 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: There were multiple sightings of this tornado as it tracked along the Grant and Otter Tail county line. The tornado touched down intermittently along its path. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.2 NNW Wendell, MN

EF0 category

Jul 12, 2015
4:14 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Multiple spotters viewed and photographed this rope funnel as it briefly touched down in an open field. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.68 NE Campbell, MN

EF0 category

Jul 12, 2015
4:07 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: Spotters located two miles southwest of Doran viewed and photographed the tornado near highway 75 west-southwest of Doran. The tornado briefly touched down in a bean field. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 W Doran, MN

EF0 category

Jul 12, 2015
3:59 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: This tornado was viewed from near Elizabeth. The tornado snapped numerous large tree branches and limbs along its path. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.99 NW Elizabeth, MN

EF0 category

Jul 12, 2015
3:35 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was noted in an open field about two miles northeast of the Grand Forks International Airport. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 NNE (Gfk)Grand Forks Int, ND

EF0 category

Jul 12, 2015
3:07 PM CST-6

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Traill County · 2,786 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was noted in an open field. The persistent wall cloud was visible for nearly 15 minutes and had tracked northeastward from the Mayville area. A rope funnel was evident at times and eventually it made brief contract with the ground. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Portland Jct, ND

EF0 category

Jul 12, 2015
2:38 AM EST-5

Tornado report for July 12, 2015

Johnson County · 50,113 Homes in County

Tornado Report Description: A sporadic path of trees were downed from State Route 135, just southwest of Samaria, southeast to near Princes Lakes. Corn stalks and a few trees in a field along County Road 450 West, south of County Road 525 South, were laid down in multiple directions. The maximum width of damage was found in this area. Several homes sustained property damage to trees falling on them in a neighborhood along County Road 750 South and on the northwest side of Princes Lakes.||Radar analysis combined with the survey information is suggestive that areas of straight line downburst winds may have occurred within the damage path as well.

NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.44 WSW Samaria, IN

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0

65–85 mph

Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1

86–110 mph

Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2

111–135 mph

Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5

136+ mph

Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Frequently asked questions

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How many storm reports were recorded on July 12, 2015?

Our records show 61 hail, 119 wind, and 13 tornado reports on July 12, 2015, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 12, 2015.

What was the largest hail reported on July 12, 2015?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on July 12, 2015 is 3.00″, reported near Kensal, ND.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on July 12, 2015 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these on July 12, 2015 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address on July 12, 2015?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events on July 12, 2015 across the United States, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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