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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56201

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56201 from August 28, 1955 through June 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56201 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56201

45 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willmar, MN
2.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT WITH PHOTOS OF HAIL SENT BY EM VIA EMAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Willmar, MN
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willmar, MN
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HAIL COMPARED TO QUARTER FROM TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willmar, MN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHONED IN REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willmar, MN
3.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO MEASUREMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Kandiyohi, MN
3.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO MEASUREMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Willmar, MN
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2015
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Willmar, MN
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
11:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 SW Willmar, MN
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2015
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Willmar, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2014
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.15 S Willmar, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2014
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 S Willmar, MN
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2013
9:57 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.58 NE Pennock, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2012
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Willmar, MN
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2012
8:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Willmar, 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 56201

66 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report relayed from dispatch... time estimated from radar. Large branch down in Willmar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2025
10:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Multiple reports on social media of tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2025
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Tree down in Big Kandiyohi Lake County Park East.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Lake Lillian, MN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Two trees down in the Dovre Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Spicer, MN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down on the southwest side of Willmar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Willmar, MN
62 mph
Aug 26, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT WILLMAR... WILLMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT-JOHN L RICE FIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Willmar, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE HUGE TREE UPROOTED AND FALLEN ACROSS ROAD. SEVERAL OTHERS SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ON PROPERTY. SHEDS ALSO BLOWN AWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Pennock, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF MISSING FROM GRAIN BIN... LARGE DENT TO SIDE OF BIN ITSELF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Pennock, MN
71 mph
May 12, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2021
7:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Willmar, MN
61 mph
Aug 24, 2020
8:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT KBDH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Pennock, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM WILLMAR. TREE AND NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES DOWN. TIME BASED ON RADAR AND AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
72 mph
Jul 11, 2020
5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT WILLMAR MN AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Pennock, MN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2019
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DEPUTY HAD REPORTS OF SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN WILLMAR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, 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 56201

12 reports
UNK category
Aug 14, 2020
10:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED NEAR THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAYS 71 AND 23 NORTH OF WILLMAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Spicer, MN
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Meeker County · 8,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated in Kandiyohi County, moving into Meeker County at 1916 CST. It tracked across open fields, damaging only a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Grove City, MN
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the sixth tornado on this day to touch down in Kandiyohi County, although the other five tornadoes were from a different supercell. This tornado tore across open fields then moved into Meeker County at 1916 CST. A few trees were felled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Atwater, MN
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
6:49 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second of five tornadoes touched down in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Kandiyohi, MN
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
6:47 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the first of five tornadoes from one supercell in Kandiyohi County, all of which were videotaped by a storm chaser. This first tornado touched down briefly in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Kandiyohi, MN
F0 category
Jun 11, 2001
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the last tornado associated with the complex that produced the Benson F2 tornado. The storm had travelled along Highway 212 from Danvers to Benson to Kandiyohi, producing numerous tornadoes, hail, and strong wind gusts.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Willmar, MN
F1 category
Jul 1, 1997
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down on Eagle Lake and moved ashore approximately one half mile. Several cabins and boat docks damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Willmar, MN
F1 category
Jul 1, 1997
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado left a one mile track of damage on the south and southeast sides of Willmar. Warehouse destroyed. Roof damage to motel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Willmar, MN
F1 category
Apr 21, 1985
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
May 30, 1977
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 25, 1969
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 30, 1967
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56201
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 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 56201 area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,860
Households9,693
Housing units10,441
Income
Median household income$68,054
$100k+ households38.1%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,515
Attached single-family530
Small multifamily1,022
Large multifamily2,148
Mobile homes220
Housing mix
Single-family share62.4%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share30.4%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,960
Renter-occupied3,733
Vacant units748
Home value & age
Median home value$199,100
Owner homes $300k+23.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,826
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56201 have on record?

Our records show 45 hail, 66 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56201, 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 56201?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56201 is 3.00″. It was reported near Kandiyohi, MN on May 9, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56201 — 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 56201 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56201 — 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 56201 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56201 — 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 56201 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56201 — 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 56201, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56201, 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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