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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56055

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56055 from April 19, 1973 through April 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56055 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56055

30 reports
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3.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Lake Crystal, MN
3.50″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
2.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Lake Crystal, MN
3.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Judson, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2020
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Lake Crystal, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED VIA TWITTER. PHOTO INCLUDED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Lake Crystal, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2017
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Lake Crystal, MN
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2016
6:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2014
8:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most of the hail was the size of nickels.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lake Crystal, MN
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2012
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Lake Crystal, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2010
12:21 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.23 SW Minneopa, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
6:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Lake Crystal, 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 56055

21 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of large tree branch snapped in Judson Township. Time estimated from radar. Photo report shared via Facebook.
NWS Wind Report Location: Judson, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON JUDSON BOTTOM ROAD. REPORTED VIA TWITTER. PHOTO INCLUDED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Judson, MN
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRANCHES DOWN AND POWER OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD. DAMAGE OCCURRED IN CAMBRIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Courtland, MN
60 mph
Sep 20, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Lake Crystal.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Lake Crystal, MN
64 mph
Sep 20, 2014
4:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A roof was blown off and power lines were down in the town of Cambria.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 NNE Cambria, MN
60 mph
Jun 10, 2012
6:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were blown down, with some damage to bleachers at the city park.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SSE Lake Crystal, MN
60 mph
Jul 15, 2011
1:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down and caused damage to a trailers roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.42 SE Lake Crystal, MN
60 mph
Aug 3, 2005
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A number of trees were downed, including one which fell onto a city dock at the swimming beach. The time was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
58 mph
Apr 18, 2004
6:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few tree limbs were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sherburn, MN
81 mph
Jul 9, 2003
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Based on the NWS damage survey, the vast majority of damage in Lake Crystal this day was due to strong thunderstorm winds, rather than the brief tornado that also touched down (see corresponding entry). Dozens of trees were toppled, some snapped. Many trees fell on sheds, homes and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
60 mph
Jul 9, 2003
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Courtland, MN
75 mph
Jul 4, 2003
12:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain elevator tipped over. Barn down. Numerous trees felled.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hancock, MN
58 mph
Jun 13, 2001
9:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 10 inch branches down. One branch fell on truck causing moderate damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
63 mph
Aug 7, 2000
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Light to moderate damage of approximately 15,000 acres of field corn, but severe damage to 2,000 acres of sweet corn. Scattered trees down, including one on an automobile causing considerable damage. Minor building damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Crystal, 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 56055

12 reports
UNK category
Aug 16, 2017
9:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWED TORNADO AT 4:20 PM CDT ON HWY 30 JUST NORTH OF HWY 60. RADAR SUPPORTS THIS REPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Lake Crystal, MN
UNK category
Jul 10, 2017
3:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING A TORNADO NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CR 20 & MN HWY 68.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Judson, MN
UNK category
Jul 10, 2017
3:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE SPOTTER REPORTS OF A TORNADO 2 MILES NW OF LAKE CRYSTAL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Lake Crystal, MN
EF0 category
Aug 13, 2010
4:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down just southeast of the intersection of Highways 60 and 169. It hit a field and lofted numerous corn stalks. After dissipating, the parent circulation moved to the vicinity of the intersection of County Road 90 and State Highway 22, but no additional touchdowns were noted. Tornado was photographed by spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.54 NW Rapidan, MN
EF1 category
Jun 25, 2010
5:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado produced widespread damage to campers, roofs, docks, and sheds. Numerous trees were broken or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .92 S Lake Crystal, MN
EF2 category
Jun 25, 2010
5:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barn walls collapsed and a garage was pushed off its foundation. Power poles were snapped and multiple trees uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 W Rapidan, MN
F2 category
Jul 14, 2003
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second tornado from a cyclic tornadic supercell touched down on the western edge of a farmstead. It snapped a dozen trees and demolished a barn and sheds. The roof of a house was peeled away and four vehicles were moved.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Lake Crystal, MN
F0 category
Jul 9, 2003
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown on the extreme eastern edge of town, near the intersection of Kraus Street and Blue Earth Street. Several trees were damaged. The storm which produced this tornado also produced widespread strong wind damage throughout central and western sections of Lake Crystal (see corresponding entry).
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Crystal, MN
F0 category
Jul 9, 2003
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in a bean field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Lake Crystal, MN
F1 category
Apr 29, 1991
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
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
Jun 14, 1981
4:25 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
Blue Earth County · 17,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Aug 18, 1980
11:44 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56055
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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ZIP 56055 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,868
Households1,636
Housing units1,712
Income
Median household income$83,452
$100k+ households54.6%
$150k+ households20.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,434
Attached single-family33
Small multifamily88
Large multifamily98
Mobile homes59
Housing mix
Single-family share83.8%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share10.9%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,365
Renter-occupied271
Vacant units76
Home value & age
Median home value$218,000
Owner homes $300k+24.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1971
Older-home share64.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,561
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56055 have on record?

Our records show 30 hail, 21 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56055, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56055?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56055 is 3.50″. It was reported near Lake Crystal, MN on April 14, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56055 — 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 56055 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56055 — 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 56055 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56055 — 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 56055 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56055 — 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 56055, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56055, 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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