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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56021

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56021 from May 26, 1959 through August 27, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56021 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56021

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Cambria, MN
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2016
5:27 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS REPORTED BY DEPUTY AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Courtland, MN
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2012
12:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.27 WNW Courtland, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2006
11:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Wright County · 44,162 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Wright County.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Michael, MN
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2004
7:34 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Enough nickel sized hail fell to shovel at Swan Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Nicollet, MN
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2000
12:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: According to the Nicollet County Extension Office, twenty minutes of hail caused damage to 18,000 acres of crops, and 6,000 acres needed to be replanted.
NWS Hail Report Location: Courtland, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 1999
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Courtland, MN
1.75″ hail
May 18, 1998
8:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Courtland, MN
4.50″ hail
Mar 29, 1998
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Courtland, MN
0.75″ hail
Oct 16, 1996
6:09 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Courtland, MN
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1991
9:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
0.75″ hail
Sep 14, 1990
12:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 1971
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56021
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 56021

16 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 29, 2021
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO ON TWITTER OF A MATURE TREE DOWN. BROKE OFF SEVERAL FEET ABOVE ITS BASE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Courtland, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROAD SIGN DAMAGE AND ROOF DAMAGE REPORTED ALONG HWY 14 THREE MILES WEST OF NICOLLET. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Nicollet, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Courtland, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2017
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Courtland, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2017
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF OF A HOG BARN BLOWN OFF FROM A POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Courtland, MN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN BETWEEN COURTLAND TO 4 MILES EAST OF COURTLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Courtland, MN
64 mph
Jun 23, 2013
3:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tin roof was blown off a shed, a small shed was blown 300' downwind, and a door was blown off a machine shed. The damage was localized to one part of the barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.31 NNE Courtland, MN
60 mph
Jun 8, 2005
12:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Swift County · 3,775 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A cattle shed lost most of its roof at a farm along Highway 12 about 1 mile west of the Highway 5 intersection in Shible Township, Section 15. A machine shed was nearly demolished nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Appleton, MN
58 mph
Jul 3, 1999
3:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ten inch diameter trees snapped in half. Winds estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Courtland, MN
66 mph
Jun 6, 1999
5:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Courtland, MN
92 mph
Jul 20, 1998
10:50 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Extensive farm damage. Shed destroyed. Roof to chicken house blown off. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Courtland, MN
92 mph
Jul 20, 1998
10:50 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain elevator sustained extensive damage. Apartment building garage damaged. Firehall damaged. Trees down. Estimated windspeed
NWS Wind Report Location: Courtland, MN
92 mph
Jul 20, 1998
10:50 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Garages and barns destroyed. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Courtland, MN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 1983
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNK mph
Jun 13, 1983
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 56021

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 16, 2025
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storms chasers confirmed brief tornado touched down just north of Courtland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Courtland, MN
EF2 category
Jun 25, 2010
5:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on the west side of Courtland, near Highway 14. The tornado produced EF-1 damage in the town of Courtland, where numerous trees were uprooted and many large tree branches were downed. The tornado continued east- southeast and strengthened in intensity just south of County Highway 25, where it produced EF-2 damage to multiple farmsteads. Damage included total destruction of a barn just west of the intersection of 511th avenue and County Highway 25. Widespread tree damage and snapped electrical transmission lines were also noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .27 WNW Courtland, MN
F0 category
Aug 7, 1994
6:24 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56021
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in an open farm field and damaged 5 ,acres of corn, about 1 mile east of Courtland. ,
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Courtland, MN
F0 category
Jun 13, 1983
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56021
Blue Earth County · 17,559 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 56021 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,123
Households441
Housing units453
Income
Median household income$101,250
$100k+ households46.7%
$150k+ households20.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached429
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily13
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes5
Housing mix
Single-family share94.7%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share3.1%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied381
Renter-occupied60
Vacant units12
Home value & age
Median home value$256,000
Owner homes $300k+39.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share53.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars422
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56021 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 16 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56021, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56021?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56021 is 4.50″. It was reported near Courtland, MN on March 29, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56021 — 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 56021 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56021 — 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 56021 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56021 — 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 56021 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56021 — 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 56021, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56021, 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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