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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56007

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56007 from June 22, 1957 through April 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56007 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
53
Wind Reports
76
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
3.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56007 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56007

53 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: (DELAYED REPORT) Photo on Facebook with hailstone next to measuring tape near Albert Lea HS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Albert Lea, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2023
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Albert Lea, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Albert Lea, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2023
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed via Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Albert Lea, MN
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manchester, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2019
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manchester, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2019
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manchester, MN
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2017
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED A PUBLIC REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2015
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 ENE Manchester, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NE Albert Lea, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
5:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 W Albert Lea, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 ESE Armstrong, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2012
7:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.11 ESE Manchester, 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 56007

76 reports
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62 mph
Apr 23, 2026
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KAEL Albert Lea AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees and powerlines... possible tornado damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported power lines and trees down in Albert Lea.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Correcting LSR time. Emergency Manager reported power lines and trees down in Albert Lea. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2021
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE TRUNK SPLIT AND LARGE BRANCHES DOWN. PICTURE VIA TWITTER... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2021
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE... ROTTED TREE DOWN OVER SIDEWALK. PICTURE VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB SNAPPED. AROUND 6 TO 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB FELL ON PARKED CAR IN ALBERT LEA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
61 mph
Jun 3, 2020
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KAEL ALBERT LEA AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO SHARED ON TWITTER OF A LARGE TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Albert Lea, MN
63 mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 55KT WIND GUST REPORTED BY THE ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN. REPORTED VIA TWITTER. PHOTO INCLUDED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
6:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POWERLINE WITH TREE ON FIRE - DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2019
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND DAMAGE TO A BARN. REPORT RELAYED BY ABC6.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manchester, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS... TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Albert Lea, 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 56007

18 reports
UNK category
Jun 26, 2025
6:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter confirmed Tornado on the ground 3 miles west of Hayward.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Hayward, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
6:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado destroyed a barn, broke dozens of trees, and damaged a few sheds. As it began to dissipate, it became very narrow and then rotated halfway around a new tornado west of Hollandale. Video filmed by storm chaser.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.92 SW Lerdal, MN
EF3 category
Jun 17, 2010
6:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touchdown was near the intersection of Freeborn County Roads 14 and 20. Multiple farmsteads experienced significant structural and tree damage, including one house completely destroyed and several others heavily damaged. Many outbuildings were destroyed, hundreds of trees uprooted and snapped, with some partially debarked. It then moved into Steele County, southwest of Ellendale, where it began moving to the north-northwest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.87 WNW (Ael)Albert Lea Arpt, MN
F1 category
May 1, 2001
6:29 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The third tornado in a series (the first one started at Glenville) formed just north of Interstate 90 and east of Oakland. It was on the ground for one mile in Freeborn County before crossing into Mower County, where it dissipated 4 N Austin (see Storm Data for southeast Minnesota). A few grain bins were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Oakland, MN
F2 category
May 1, 2001
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Shortly after the Glenville tornado dissipated, another tornado formed 4 miles southwest of Oakland and dissipated about 1/2 mile before it would have crossed Interstate 90, which law enforcement had barricaded. Major damage to 3 farmsteads, minor damage to 8 others per damage survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Oakland, MN
F1 category
Jun 27, 1998
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barn destroyed. Large power poles knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Hayward, MN
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
5:53 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barn and silo down. Trees blown. Sixteen foot doors blown off cattle shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Oakland, MN
F0 category
Jun 26, 1998
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barn down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Oakland, MN
F0 category
Jun 16, 1998
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Remained in rural areas.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Albert Lea, MN
F1 category
May 24, 1989
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
May 24, 1989
6:03 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 7, 1984
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F3 category
Jun 7, 1984
6:19 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 7, 1984
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F3 category
May 17, 1982
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56007
Freeborn County · 11,225 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 56007 area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,467
Households9,049
Housing units9,873
Income
Median household income$66,479
$100k+ households37.1%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,275
Attached single-family537
Small multifamily662
Large multifamily1,217
Mobile homes182
Housing mix
Single-family share73.7%
Attached-home share5.4%
Multifamily share19.0%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,883
Renter-occupied2,166
Vacant units824
Home value & age
Median home value$161,100
Owner homes $300k+16.4%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1959
Older-home share78.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,381
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56007 have on record?

Our records show 53 hail, 76 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56007, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56007?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56007 is 3.25″. It was reported near Albert Lea, MN on June 27, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56007 — 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 56007 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56007 — 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 56007 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56007 — 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 56007 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56007 — 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 56007, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56007, 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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