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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56001

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56001 from September 1, 1957 through June 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
57
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56001 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 17, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56001

57 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Mankato, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Eagle Lake, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tweeted report with photo measurement.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Mankato, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2023
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Phone report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Mankato, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Skyline, MN
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Mankato, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Skyline, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mankato, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Mankato, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Skyline, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 23, 2021
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ROUGHLY GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR HIGHLAND PARK. PICTURE REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Mankato, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 23, 2021
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED FROM MANKATO POLICE DEPT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Mankato, MN
2.00″ hail
Aug 23, 2021
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBLONG-SHAPED HAILSTONE APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES ACROSS REPORTED ALONG PARKWAY AVE. PICTURE REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Mankato, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 23, 2021
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR ERLANDSON PARK. PICTURE REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Mankato, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 23, 2021
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN MANKATO. PICTURE REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Mankato, 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 56001

64 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Co Dispatch reported powerline down near the intersection Webster Ave and Center St. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE North Mankato, MN
UNK mph
Oct 4, 2023
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4-5 inch diameter tree branches down near the intersection of Victory and Main Street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Mankato, MN
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Picture of large branch down at Lions Lake Park courtesy of keyc and social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Mankato, MN
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Trees and large branches down in Skyline.
NWS Wind Report Location: Skyline, MN
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of branches down across Mankato courtesy of KEYC and social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Mankato, MN
63 mph
Jul 23, 2022
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MNDOT WIND SENSOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Skyline, MN
66 mph
May 12, 2022
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KMKT MANKATO AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Eagle Lake, MN
UNK mph
Sep 17, 2021
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** A TREE BRANCH FELL ONTO A TENT AT LAND OF MEMORIES PARK WHERE A 4 YEAR OLD GIRL WAS KILLED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW North Mankato, MN
58 mph
Jul 11, 2020
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50KT WIND GUST MEASURED AT MANKATO REGIONAL AIRPORT OBSERVATION PLATFORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Eagle Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREE BRANCHES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED. REPORTED VIA TWITTER. PHOTOS INCLUDED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mankato, MN
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES DOWN IN MANKATO - DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Mankato, MN
70 mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION MKT... MANKATO AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Eagle Lake, MN
67 mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION AS022... SKYLINE 2E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Skyline, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON PROPANE TANK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Skyline, MN
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2018
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWITTER PHOTO SHOWS TREE DOWN NEAR MOUNT KATO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Skyline, 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 56001

8 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2017
9:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIA EMERGENCY MANAGER FROM PUBLIC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Skyline, MN
EF0 category
Jun 25, 2010
6:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tore through a wooded area, knocking down or shearing off a couple hundred trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.24 E Rapidan, MN
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2010
4:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: About two dozen trees were broken, windows were blown out at one house, a flag pole was bent, and minor damage to some sheds was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 NW St Clair, MN
F1 category
Jul 14, 2003
7:34 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The fifth tornado in a series touched down in a corn field, clipped a couple of storage buildings and a lawn care center, then moved across more fields and a meadow before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Mankato, MN
F1 category
Jul 14, 2003
7:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The fourth tornado in a series formed atop a bluff on the west side of the Le Sueur River valley, struck two homes down in the river valley, then moved back up the bluffs on the east side of the valley, where it snapped many trees and produced minor damage to some more houses, sheds and outbuildings. Videotaped by storm chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Rapidan, MN
F1 category
Jul 14, 2003
7:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The third tornado in a series touched down in a corn field and trekked straight east. It caused minor house damage and knocked down several sheds and outbuildings, then moved across corn and bean fields before causing minor damage to a farmstead. It dissipated shortly after moving through the farmstead. Videotaped by storm chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Rapidan, MN
F0 category
Jul 14, 1987
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56001
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
May 28, 1977
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56001
Nicollet County · 9,252 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 56001 area census snapshot

People & households
Population50,960
Households19,894
Housing units21,583
Income
Median household income$67,224
$100k+ households39.0%
$150k+ households14.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,848
Attached single-family1,691
Small multifamily3,041
Large multifamily4,986
Mobile homes1,017
Housing mix
Single-family share50.3%
Attached-home share7.8%
Multifamily share37.2%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,849
Renter-occupied9,045
Vacant units1,689
Home value & age
Median home value$263,100
Owner homes $300k+37.1%
Owner homes $500k+10.5%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,079
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56001 have on record?

Our records show 57 hail, 64 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56001, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56001?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56001 is 2.50″. It was reported near Garden City, MN on June 2, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56001 — 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 56001 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56001 — 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 56001 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56001 — 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 56001 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56001 — 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 56001, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56001, 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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