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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56036

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56036 from July 19, 1957 through May 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56036 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56036

19 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 19, 2022
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OF VARIOUS SIZES FELL WITH LARGEST AROUND THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Myrtle, MN
2.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
5:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE TWEETS FROM THE MEDIA WITH HAIL ESTIMATED AT AROUND 2 INCHES IN PEOPLES HANDS WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glenville, MN
3.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
4:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEASURED 8 CM SIZED HAIL SO ROUGHLY 3 INCHES FELL SOUTH OF ALBERT LEA WITH LOTS OF SMALLER HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Twin Lakes, MN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
4:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN AND UP TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON INTERSTATE 35 WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Twin Lakes, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2014
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNW Gordonsville, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 22, 2013
11:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Myrtle, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 WNW Gordonsville, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
11:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Glenville, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2008
1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 N London, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2007
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Glenville, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
3:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Intersection of County Roads 13 and 25.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Glenville, MN
2.75″ hail
Oct 4, 2006
2:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Glenville, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 20, 2001
2:13 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Albert Lea, MN
2.00″ hail
Sep 20, 2001
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glenville, MN
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2000
9:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Myrtle, 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 56036

18 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 2026
3:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Partial machine shed destroyed. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Glenville, MN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
3:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Large tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Glenville, MN
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2024
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Trees down in Gordonsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Glenville, MN
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2024
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Dozens of mature trees down along 810th Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Glenville, MN
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2020
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT - LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Myrtle, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE... ROOF DAMAGE TO COMMERCIAL BUILDING. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenville, MN
75 mph
Jun 10, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY MNDOT SENSOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Twin Lakes, MN
70 mph
Jun 16, 2014
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.07 W Gordonsville, MN
58 mph
Jun 22, 2013
12:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 50 knot was measured by the Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor along Interstate 35, near the Iowa, Minnesota border.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.07 W Gordonsville, MN
60 mph
Aug 8, 2012
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down south of Albert Lea.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.12 WNW Gordonsville, MN
60 mph
Jul 1, 2011
8:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees and power lines were blown down near Glenville, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Glenville, MN
60 mph
Jul 4, 2003
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees felled.
NWS Wind Report Location: St James, MN
75 mph
May 19, 1996
1:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Albert Lea, MN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 1992
1:15 AM PST
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
98 mph
May 23, 1975
11:12 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 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 56036

12 reports
UNK category
May 19, 2026
3:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Damage in line QLCS tornado... supported by radar signature and near storm environment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Glenville, MN
UNK category
Dec 28, 2021
1:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO OCCURRED SOUTH OF GLENVILLE. IT SPUN UP AROUND 782ND AVE AND TRACKED NORTHEAST 2.7 MILES PRODUCING SOME TREE DAMAGE UNTIL IT REACHED 795TH AVE. THERE... IT DAMAGED FARM BUILDINGS AND TOSSED HAY BALES ACROSS THE ROAD. MAX WIND 80 MPH... 100 YARDS MAX WIDTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Glenville, MN
UNK category
Dec 21, 2021
1:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO TRACKED 4 MILES TO THE NNE WITH SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Myrtle, MN
UNK category
Dec 21, 2021
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO TRACKED 4 MILES TO THE NORTHEAST WITH SEVERAL ROOFS PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Hayward, MN
UNK category
May 27, 2019
5:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN. POWER OUT. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Glenville, MN
UNK category
Sep 4, 2018
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RECEIVED CALL FROM FREEBORN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER THAT A DRIVER ON HWY 13 NEAR MYRTLE SAW A TORNADO TO THE SOUTH OF MYRTLE. TORNADO WAS IN PROGRESS. NO PHOTO WAS PROVIDED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Myrtle, MN
F2 category
May 1, 2001
6:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado first touched down on the western fringe of Glenville, and produced major damage, especially on the northwest side of Glenville. There were 25 homes that sustained major damage, and 70 with minor damage. Damage survey indicated F2 damage on northwest side of Glenville, with F1 damage along rest of path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Glenville, MN
F3 category
May 17, 1982
3:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
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
May 29, 1980
6:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
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
Jul 25, 1974
3:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F4 category
Apr 30, 1967
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
Freeborn County · 11,225 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNK category
Jul 19, 1957
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56036
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 56036 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,766
Households736
Housing units776
Income
Median household income$70,862
$100k+ households44.3%
$150k+ households16.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached751
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily15
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share96.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share1.9%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied622
Renter-occupied114
Vacant units40
Home value & age
Median home value$173,000
Owner homes $300k+19.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1959
Older-home share79.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars714
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56036 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 18 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56036, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56036?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56036 is 3.00″. It was reported near Twin Lakes, MN on May 19, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56036 — 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 56036 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56036 — 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 56036 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56036 — 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 56036 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56036 — 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 56036, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56036, 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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