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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56221

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56221 from August 7, 1966 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
6.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56221 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56221

31 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chokio, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chokio, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Chokio, MN
6.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured 5.7 to 6 inch hailstone reported by resident via Emergency Management. Stone collected at 5:11pm approximately 4 miles NW of Chokio.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Chokio, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2024
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Chokio, MN
5.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2024
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report... relayed via Emergency Manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Chokio, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2024
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Big Stone County · 2,471 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Artichoke, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2015
4:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.51 ESE Chokio, MN
2.75″ hail
May 7, 2014
1:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was reported near the intersection of County Roads 56 and 62.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.32 SSW Chokio, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Traverse County · 1,604 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.46 ESE Dumont, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2013
4:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Chokio, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2013
8:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.37 SW Chokio, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2013
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.41 SSE Chokio, MN
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2012
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Chokio, MN
0.88″ hail
Apr 21, 2012
12:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 NW Chokio, 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 56221

27 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 12, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage in Chokio due to tree branches on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chokio, MN
58 mph
Jul 8, 2026
3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gust measured via anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Chokio, MN
72 mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 72.4 mph gust on an anemometer. Visibility dropped considerably with blowing dust/dirt on the gust front with the initial surge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Chokio, MN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles down in and near Chokio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chokio, MN
85 mph
Jul 27, 2025
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Correction to LSR time for strongest wind gusts knocking down power poles in Chokio.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chokio, MN
60 mph
Jul 27, 2025
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chokio, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few tree branches up to 4 inches in diameter downed. Relayed via Emergency Manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chokio, MN
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few 6-10 diameter Tree Branches are down in the city of Chokio (Stevens... MN) as well as power is currently out across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chokio, MN
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Chokio. Several trees and branches 6-10 diameter Tree Branches are down in the city of Chokio (Stevens... MN) as well as power is currently out across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chokio, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Chokio, MN
UNK mph
May 13, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 W CHOKIO. POWER LINES PUSHED DOWN NEAR COUNTY RD 12.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Chokio, MN
66 mph
May 12, 2022
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Chokio, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM CHOKIO. SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE REPORTED TO THE CITY OF CHOKIO INCLUDING POWER POLES SNAPPED AT BASE... LIVE WIRES... 3.5 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE TREES SNAPPED AND ON HOUSES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chokio, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SWATH OF WIND DAMAGE EXTENDED 3/4 MILE TO THE SOUTHEAST... INCLUDING PART OF CHOKIO... WITH DAMAGING WIND ENDING AT 1118 PM. THE DAMAGE AREA WAS ABOUT 1/4 MILE WIDE. MANY TREES WERE SNAPPED OFF JUST ABOVE THE BASE... AND OTHERS WERE UPROOTED. THE LARGEST TREE WAS 7.5 FEET IN DIAMETER. SOME SHINGLES WERE ALSO BLOWN OFF HOUSES. A LIGHT TOWER AT A BASEBALL FIELD WAS FELLED AND ITS SIX FOOT DEEP PILING WAS PULLED OUT OF THE GROUND.ALL DAMAGE WAS ORIENTED NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Chokio, MN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2016
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES TOPPLED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Chokio, 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 56221

6 reports
UNK category
Sep 12, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Initial touchdown_ corrects location from previous report. Trained spotter confirmed brief tornado touchdown in an open field_ with sporadic damage to crops along a patch that was slightly more than
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 Ne Artichoke, MN
EF0 category
Apr 21, 2012
12:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touchdown briefly approximately 3 miles northwest of Chokio, Minnesota. The report is based on a storm chaser's photo. No damage occurred and the tornado lifted quickly.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Chokio, MN
F0 category
Jul 9, 2003
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tore across open fields and a few groves of trees, then dissipated just before entering the city of Chokio.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Chokio, MN
F0 category
Jul 15, 1978
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 30, 1975
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNK category
Aug 7, 1966
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56221
Stevens County · 3,266 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 56221 area census snapshot

People & households
Population826
Households394
Housing units443
Income
Median household income$56,875
$100k+ households37.6%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached376
Attached single-family40
Small multifamily17
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share84.9%
Attached-home share9.0%
Multifamily share4.7%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied327
Renter-occupied67
Vacant units49
Home value & age
Median home value$115,900
Owner homes $300k+5.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1954
Older-home share83.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars384
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56221 have on record?

Our records show 31 hail, 27 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56221, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56221?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56221 is 6.00″. It was reported near Chokio, MN on July 31, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56221 — 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 56221 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56221 — 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 56221 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56221 — 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 56221 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56221 — 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 56221, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56221, 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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