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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 55731

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 55731 from August 6, 1969 through June 12, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 55731 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 12, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 55731

33 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Winton, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No damage other than small tree branches knocked off trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ely, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Ely, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail on Echo Trail north of Ely. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Ely, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2022
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Winton, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 29, 2015
12:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There was penny to nickel sized hail reported on the north end of Little Crab Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.29 N Robinson, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2015
12:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13.64 NNW Burnside, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2015
3:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most of the hail was pea-sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 NE Ely, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 8, 2015
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.98 NNW Sawbill Lndg, MN
0.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2012
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 NE Ely, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2012
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .93 W (Elo)Ely Muni Arpt, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 29, 2012
6:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at the Burntside Lake Lodge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.27 NNW Burnside, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 SE Ely Arpt, MN
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
10:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly small hail fell on Moose lake, but there was a few minutes of quarter size hail. lightning was nearly constant.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15.69 NNW Forest Center, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
2:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 55731
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: WNW Apple Vly, 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 55731

70 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around a campsite. Picture of a large tree snapped. Report seen on Twitter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Forest Center, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down on Boga Lake in the BWCA. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Forest Center, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2022
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ON A RECENT BWCA TRIP... AN NWS EMPLOYEE FOUND A LOT OF FRESH... LARGE WHITE PINES SNAPPED OFF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Robinson, MN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN ALONG WITH POWER LINES. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Ely, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM ELY. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PHOTO OF VERY LARGE TREE SNAPPED APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET UP FROM BASE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ely, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAILY OBSERVATIONS NOTES REPORT NUMEROUS LIVE AND DEAD TREES DOWN BETWEEN 6 AND 10 INCHES DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT LAYING DOWN IN SCATTERED DIRECTIONS WITH POWER OUT SINCE BEFORE MIDNIGHT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Winton, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LIVE AND DEAD TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Winton, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AROUND BURNTSIDE LAKE. SOME TREES HAD A DIAMETER OF 18 INCHES. SOME WERE UPROOTED... SOME SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Ely, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PHOTO OF VERY LARGE TREE SNAPPED APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET UP FROM BASE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ely, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2021
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS AND MEASUREMENTS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE DAMAGED TREES IN WHITESIDE PARK. THE TWO LARGEST TREES WERE ELMS. ONE WAS UPROOTED AND HAD A DIAMETER OF 1 FOOT AT THE BASE OF THE TRUNK. THE SECOND TREE WAS 27 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND WAS COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF ABOUT 8 FEET UP. THIS PARK IS ALSO THE LOCATION OF THE BLUEBERRY/ARTS FEST WHICH SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO TEMPORARY TENTS AND BOOTHS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ely, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2021
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN ELY WITH MULTIPLE ROADS BLOCKED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ely, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2021
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO AND REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO TENTS AT A FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN ELY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ely, MN
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2020
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT CALLED IN TO THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT. OF DOWNED TREES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Ely, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE OF TENT DESTROYED ON BWCA FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE WITH TIMING OF STORM. LOCATION APPROXIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NNW Soudan, MN
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2019
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE UPROOTED. THE LARGEST TREES WERE ESTIMATED TO BE UP TO 1 FOOT IN DIAMETER WITH SEVERAL SMALLER TREES DOWN JUST SOUTH OF THE AREA AS WELL. LOCATION IS ALONG HIGHWAY 169 NEAR ROBINSON LAKE. REPORT RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Robinson, 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 55731

6 reports
F1 category
Jul 7, 1988
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55731
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Aug 14, 1978
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Apr 14, 1976
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55731
Lake County · 6,431 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Apr 14, 1976
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Aug 6, 1969
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F3 category
Aug 6, 1969
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 55731
St. Louis County · 77,023 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 55731 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,292
Households2,802
Housing units4,954
Income
Median household income$62,900
$100k+ households39.2%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,148
Attached single-family37
Small multifamily300
Large multifamily340
Mobile homes129
Housing mix
Single-family share83.7%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share12.9%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,114
Renter-occupied688
Vacant units2,152
Home value & age
Median home value$202,900
Owner homes $300k+30.8%
Owner homes $500k+11.5%
Owner homes $750k+3.8%
Median year built1971
Older-home share64.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,492
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 55731 have on record?

Our records show 33 hail, 70 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 55731, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 12, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 55731?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 55731 is 2.75″. It was reported near Ely, MN on July 10, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 55731 — 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 55731 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 55731 — 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 55731 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 55731 — 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 55731 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 55731 — 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 55731, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 55731, 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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