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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 55045

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 55045 from July 10, 1966 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 55045 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 55045

10 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar hail near the intersection of Highway 8 and Olinda Trail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lindstrom, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo report via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lindstrom, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2025
3:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lindstrom, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 3, 2014
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SW Center City, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 28, 2007
1:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred near Chisago Lake Lutheran Church.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE Center City, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2007
1:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Lindstrom, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2006
11:15 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monticello, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2003
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lindstrom, MN
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 1985
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
2.50″ hail
Jul 17, 1981
9:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
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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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 55045

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UNK mph
Sep 21, 2024
1:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Dispatch relayed a report of some trees down in Lindstrom.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lindstrom, MN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 to 6 inch branches and trees down in Center City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Center City, MN
UNK mph
May 9, 2022
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE OF POWER LINES BLOWN OVER SENT BY SHERIFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lindstrom, MN
63 mph
Jul 1, 2011
7:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About 20 trees were downed, and half of a roof was torn off a horse stable.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.59 SSW Almelund, MN
68 mph
Aug 10, 2010
5:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a 59 knot wind gust at the intersection of Highway 8 and 14.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NNW Lindstrom, MN
89 mph
Jul 23, 2005
7:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 2 mile wide swath of downburst wind damage continued from Stevens County into northwest Pope County. The damage path crossed the county line between the following locations: 1 mile north of County Road 32 and 150th Street. The path continued in an east-southeast direction and was last noted stretching from Lowry to 1 mile north of Starbuck. A survey of the path revealed the following damage: significant tree and corn damage along County Road 26; damage to the roof of a home along County Road 26 about 3 miles east of the county line from a fallen 2 foot diameter tree branch; a flattened 100-year-old barn (3 cattle killed inside), a damaged farm house, and demolished cement silo 2 miles south of Farwell; a lost machine shed and partial destruction of a dairy barn about 2.5 miles south of Farwell; significant tree damage in Lowry (in the vicinity of where a wind gust of 89 MPH was measured by a home weather station) including the roof of a home that was damaged by a felled tree; destruction of a large garage on the southeast side of Lowry along County Road 28; a caved-in metal grain bin and a heavily damaged barn on Highway 114 three miles south of Lowry; significant damage to a homestead near the intersection of Highway 114 and 190th Street about 1 mile north of Starbuck; numerous downed trees 3 miles north of Starbuck including one which damaged a car. Minor tree damage was noted east of Highway 114 as well, but the high winds that caused the damage dissipated shortly after passing this location. One observer 3 miles north of Starbuck noted that the high winds continued off and on for nearly 30 minutes, coming in 6 distinct "waves".
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Cyrus, MN
58 mph
Jun 25, 1998
12:56 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lindstrom, MN
63 mph
Jul 1, 1997
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lindstrom, MN
60 mph
Jul 19, 1986
1:03 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 1983
12:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 55045

2 reports
F0 category
Jul 9, 1999
11:35 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Center City, MN
F0 category
Jul 10, 1966
11:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55045
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
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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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ZIP 55045 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,854
Households2,787
Housing units3,001
Income
Median household income$110,685
$100k+ households58.1%
$150k+ households29.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,512
Attached single-family134
Small multifamily4
Large multifamily175
Mobile homes176
Housing mix
Single-family share83.7%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share6.0%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,527
Renter-occupied260
Vacant units214
Home value & age
Median home value$373,500
Owner homes $300k+69.1%
Owner homes $500k+22.7%
Owner homes $750k+7.2%
Median year built1992
Older-home share35.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,665
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 55045 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 10 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 55045, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 55045?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 55045 is 2.50″. It was reported near Lindstrom, MN on July 17, 1981.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 55045 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 55045 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 55045 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 55045 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 55045 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 55045 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 55045 — 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 in and around ZIP 55045, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 55045, 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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