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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 55057

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 55057 from May 15, 1968 through April 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 55057 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 55057

50 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported relayed via Slack.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Dennison, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 19, 2024
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Northfield, MN
2.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report by the Sherrifs office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Northfield, MN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Northfield, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
7:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Northfield, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
6:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Northfield, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Northfield, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Northfield, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Northfield, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS PHOTOGRAPHED NEXT TO A QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Northfield, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TREE LIMBS ALSO DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Dennison, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:33 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAILED FOR THREE MINUTES. MOST HAIL WAS 1.75 INCHES WITH THE LARGEST BEING MEASURED AT 2 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Randolph, MN
2.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS PHOTOGRAPHED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Northfield, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT WILLINGERS GOLF CLUB.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Lonsdale, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2020
8:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL LASTING 2 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Northfield, 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 55057

49 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 17, 2021
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RICE CO DISPATCH REPORTED SEMI-TRAILER FLIPPED OVER FROM WIND GUSTS. TIME ROUGHLY ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Dundas, MN
61 mph
Jun 18, 2021
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED WITH HANDHELD ANEMOMETER. DAMAGE NOT YET NOTED AT TIME OF REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Northfield, MN
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2021
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4-6 INCH BRANCHES DOWN WITH ESTIMATED 45-55MPH WIND GUSTS. PICTURE ON TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northfield, MN
75 mph
Jun 4, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: Northfield, MN
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF LARGE TREES DOWN... SOME WITH TWO OR THREE FOOT DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northfield, MN
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 INCH TREE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Northfield, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Goodhue County · 14,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED REPORT VIA NWSCHAT OF SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED AND CEMENT STAVE STYLE SILO BLOWN DOWN ON FARM. NO PHOTOS PROVIDED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Dennison, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM FACEBOOK... NWS EMPLOYEE RELAYED FROM RELATIVES THAT A SHED HAD BLOWN AND LARGE TREES HAD BEEN BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Dennison, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM FACEBOOK... NWS EMPLOYEE RELAYED FROM RELATIVES THAT A LARGE GRAIN LEG WAS DOWN AND BINS WERE DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Northfield, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM FACEBOOK... NWS EMPLOYEE RELAYED FROM RELATIVES THAT MANY LARGE PINE TREES WERE DOWN AND A CAMPER WAS MOVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Dennison, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Randolph, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM FACEBOOK... NWS EMPLOYEE RELAYED PHOTO OF DESTROYED RED BARN PIZZA PLACE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Northfield, MN
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2018
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A SHED WAS BLOWN DOWN LEAVING ONE PERSON WITH MINOR INJURIES. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Dundas, MN
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2018
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A TRAILER HOME. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Northfield, MN
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2018
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northfield, 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 55057

10 reports
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MPING REPORT OF A TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Northfield, MN
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
11:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO TRACKED EASTWARD 8.9 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Northfield, MN
EF1 category
Jul 14, 2010
1:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined that an EF-1 tornado, with maximum winds of 95 mph, occurred along a broken 1.7 mile path length northwest of Northfield, Minnesota. ||The tornado first touched down approximately 3.9 miles northeast of Northfield, near the Junction of 313th Street and County Road 47 where a metal shed was blown off its foundation and flew over a farm home and landed approximately 100 yards away. There was some damage to the farm home, but most of the damage was associated with debris from uprooted trees and the metal shed. ||The tornado lifted approximately one-quarter of a mile east of the farm home and blew over a semi-truck on County Road 47. ||The tornado then touched down approximately three-quarters of a mile east of County Road 47 in a corn field, and tracked approximately one half mile east before lifting near the intersection of County Road 59, and Cannon River Road. The tornado caused damage to a farm home along this track, and blew a storage shed approximately 200 yards into the farmer's corn field. Other damage with the tornado track was associated with damaged corn fields and a small camper that was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.26 NE Waterford, MN
EF0 category
Jul 14, 2010
1:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter confirmed (Photo of the tornado was taken at the site) that an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of Highway 3, and 313th Street, north of Northfield, Minnesota and caused minor tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.08 N Waterford, MN
EF0 category
Jul 14, 2010
1:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team determined an EF-0 Tornado occurred with a broken path length of approximately 3.5 miles. ||The tornado first touched down approximately three-quarters of a mile north of Interstate 35 and Highway 19 where a two ton truck was overturned on interstate 35. ||The tornado then lifted and touched down near the intersection of Jamaica Ave, and 320th Street where it tore down a street sign. The tornado then tracked east-northeast for approximately 2.5 miles across mainly farm fields before lifted near the intersection of Guam Ave, and County Road 90. ||The tornado caused minor damage to crops, along with several trees to be uprooted along its path. In addition, a small farm shed was damaged northeast of Jamaica Ave, and 320th Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.04 W Northfield, MN
F2 category
May 9, 2001
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Northfield tornado (which originated in Rice County) crossed Highway 19 into extreme southeastern Dakota County, then went into Goodhue County. Five homes sustained major damage, including one with its roof completely removed. 12 other homes received minor damage. Several motorists barely made it into nearby homes before the tornado struck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Northfield, MN
F2 category
May 9, 2001
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey rated the tornado an F2. Tornado touched down briefly in downtown Northfield, flipping over a semi trailer truck and lifting the roof off of one business. Three-fourths mile later, it touched down again on the east side of Northfield, and then remained on the ground for 11 miles. After being in Rice County for 5 miles, it crossed Highway 19 into Dakota County and then dissipated in Goodhue County 4 miles west of Cannon Falls, for a total of 12 miles. Numerous rear flank downdraft gusts estimated at 90 mph caused damage alongside the southern periphery of tornado track. One man sustained minor injuries when he was blown from a tractor, but did not require hospitalization. A total of 8 homes received major damage, 22 more had minor damage, and a turkey processing plant was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Northfield, MN
F1 category
Apr 29, 1981
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
May 15, 1968
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
May 15, 1968
2:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55057
Rice County · 17,930 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 55057 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,458
Households8,093
Housing units8,494
Income
Median household income$97,521
$100k+ households48.8%
$150k+ households24.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,301
Attached single-family765
Small multifamily690
Large multifamily1,345
Mobile homes393
Housing mix
Single-family share62.4%
Attached-home share9.0%
Multifamily share24.0%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,039
Renter-occupied2,054
Vacant units401
Home value & age
Median home value$338,800
Owner homes $300k+59.7%
Owner homes $500k+19.0%
Owner homes $750k+3.0%
Median year built1983
Older-home share47.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,787
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 55057 have on record?

Our records show 50 hail, 49 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 55057, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 55057?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 55057 is 3.00″. It was reported near Belle Plaine, MN on August 24, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 55057 — 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 55057 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 55057 — 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 55057 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 55057 — 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 55057 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 55057 — 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 55057, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 55057, 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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