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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56211

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56211 from April 20, 1955 through July 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56211 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56211

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2016
7:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Beardsley, MN
2.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Beardsley, MN
2.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Beardsley, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 27, 2015
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.01 SW Wheaton Arpt, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2015
7:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.19 SW Wheaton Arpt, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2010
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 SE Beardsley, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2008
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Beardsley, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2007
7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 E Beardsley, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 4, 2006
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Browns Vly, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2005
7:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Darfur, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2005
7:28 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Meeker County · 8,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell at Clear Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Watkins, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2005
1:36 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SW Wheaton, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2004
12:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 W Dumont, MN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2004
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Swift County · 3,775 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Holloway, MN
2.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Beardsley, 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 56211

20 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15 inch diameter tree snapped at base. Other tree damage with large and small branches snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beardsley, MN
58 mph
Jul 8, 2026
3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station 2 miles northwest of Beardsley recorded a gust of 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Beardsley, MN
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE COTTONWOOD TREE UPROOTED AND FELL ONTO A CABIN. NO INJURIES. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NE Browns Valley, MN
70 mph
Aug 12, 2010
4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Seventy mph winds were estimated southeast of Beardsley with no damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.93 SSE Beardsley, MN
60 mph
Aug 1, 2010
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large tree branches were downed by sixty mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.46 ESE Beardsley, MN
59 mph
Jun 8, 2005
3:11 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 59 MPH was recorded at Holman Field.
NWS Wind Report Location: St Paul Arpt, MN
60 mph
Jun 8, 2005
3:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches and 10 trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: West St Paul, MN
60 mph
Jun 23, 2004
12:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 W Dumont, MN
70 mph
Jul 3, 2003
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Beardsley, MN
70 mph
Jul 3, 2003
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Beardsley, MN
60 mph
Jul 10, 2002
12:18 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Browns Vly, MN
70 mph
Jul 12, 2000
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beardsley, MN
70 mph
Jun 15, 1997
2:47 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beardsley, MN
60 mph
Jul 17, 1996
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beardsley, MN
60 mph
Jun 22, 1984
9:16 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 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 56211

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 14, 2016
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIN ROPE TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN AROUND 510 PM. 3 TO 5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF BEARDSLEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Beardsley, MN
F0 category
Jul 9, 2003
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56211
Swift County · 3,775 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Clontarf, MN
F0 category
Oct 6, 1994
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56211
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado traveled along an intermittent path east of Browns Valley damaging several buildings on a local farmstead.
NWS Tornado Report Location: EE Browns Valley, MN
F2 category
Oct 29, 1956
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56211
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
Showing 4 of 4
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 56211 area census snapshot

People & households
Population511
Households205
Housing units349
Income
Median household income$80,536
$100k+ households47.8%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached318
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily4
Large multifamily7
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share91.1%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share3.2%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied165
Renter-occupied40
Vacant units144
Home value & age
Median home value$96,500
Owner homes $300k+17.0%
Owner homes $500k+7.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1960
Older-home share65.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars203
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56211 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 20 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56211, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56211?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56211 is 4.00″. It was reported near Beardsley, MN on May 5, 1964.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56211 — 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 56211 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56211 — 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 56211 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56211 — 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 56211 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56211 — 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 56211, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56211, 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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