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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56011

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56011 from March 16, 1980 through June 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56011 · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56011

40 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail with average size of dimes. Lasted for a couple of minutes and created piles of hail on side of the road. Report relayed via Spotter Network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Belle Plaine, MN
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2022
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, MN
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2018
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT CHURCH AVE... AND 250TH... JORDAN... MN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW New Prague, MN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Sibley County · 5,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Belle Plaine, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2012
2:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Belle Plaine, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
11:37 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.44 SE Blakeley, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2012
8:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 S Belle Plaine, MN
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2012
6:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 SE Belle Plaine, MN
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2011
2:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Sibley County · 5,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10.49 NNE Henderson, MN
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2011
2:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 S Blakeley, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 22, 2009
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail three miles south of Blakeley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 S Blakeley, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Belle Plaine, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred just North of Walnut Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Belle Plaine, MN
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2008
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurred at Highway 169 and County road 60.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Belle Plaine, 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 56011

39 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped in Belle Plaine. Photo report via X. Time estimated radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Belle Plaine, MN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of downed maple tree in backyard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Belle Plaine, MN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2019
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS BRANCHES AND TREES UP TO ONE FOOT IN DIAMETER DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belle Plaine, MN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2019
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGER TREE BRANCHES DOWN (4+ INCH IN DIAMETER) TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Belle Plaine, MN
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS 1 INCH BRANCHES AND A FEW LARGER BRANCHES ABOUT 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER DOWN IN BELLE PLAINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Belle Plaine, MN
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN - IAGO BLVD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Belle Plaine, MN
59 mph
Jun 4, 2019
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Sibley County · 5,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT HWY 25 AND SCENIC BYWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Belle Plaine, MN
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN - 26400 BLOCK OF GERMAN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Belle Plaine, MN
75 mph
Jun 19, 2012
2:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down around Belle Plaine.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.21 SW Belle Plaine, MN
83 mph
Jun 19, 2012
2:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down around Belle Plaine.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SE Belle Plaine, MN
66 mph
Jun 19, 2012
2:52 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.94 SSE Blakeley, MN
60 mph
Jun 10, 2012
7:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down near Highway 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.81 N St Thomas, MN
73 mph
Jul 10, 2011
9:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind sensor measured a wind gust of 73 mph near the intersection of Highway 19 and County Road 3, south of Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.89 S Belle Plaine, MN
73 mph
Jun 26, 2010
8:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Minnesota Department of Transportation Weather Station measured a wind gust of 63 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SE Belle Plaine, MN
60 mph
Jun 26, 2010
8:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 52 knot wind gust was measured near Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Blakeley, 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 56011

5 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2021
1:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CROSSED HIGHWAY 19 4 ENE HENDERSON ALONG THE SCOTT LE SUEUR COUNTY LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Henderson, MN
F0 category
Aug 3, 2002
5:54 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Belle Plaine, MN
F0 category
May 9, 2001
6:23 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado passed over open fields, no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Belle Plaine, MN
F1 category
Jul 30, 1999
5:09 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roofs partially taken off two downtown businesses. Few trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Belle Plaine, MN
F0 category
Jul 30, 1999
5:03 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56011
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Silo tops taken off, some trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blakeley, 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 56011 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,672
Households3,441
Housing units3,546
Income
Median household income$99,628
$100k+ households48.0%
$150k+ households21.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,996
Attached single-family202
Small multifamily190
Large multifamily138
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share84.5%
Attached-home share5.7%
Multifamily share9.3%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,942
Renter-occupied499
Vacant units105
Home value & age
Median home value$296,400
Owner homes $300k+48.0%
Owner homes $500k+11.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.5%
Median year built1995
Older-home share34.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,298
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56011 have on record?

Our records show 40 hail, 39 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56011, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56011?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56011 is 1.75″. It was reported near Henderson, MN on May 28, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56011 — 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 56011 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56011 — 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 56011 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56011 — 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 56011 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56011 — 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 56011, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56011, 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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