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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56315

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56315 from May 29, 1979 through May 30, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56315 · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last May 30, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56315

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 3, 2012
5:21 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .96 E Millerville, MN
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2012
2:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brandon, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 23, 2011
1:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition, a 48 mph wind gust was measured near Brandon, from a personal weather station.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brandon, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2011
4:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S Brandon, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2010
7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .96 E Brandon, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2010
4:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several large hail reports, up to golf ball size hail, occurred from south of Brandon, to near Lake Oscar in southern Douglas County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.56 S Brandon, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2010
4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 E Millerville, MN
4.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2010
2:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several spotters reported up to softball size hail around Millerville, Minnesota.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S Millerville, MN
2.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2010
2:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two separate storms produced up to tennis ball size hail around Brandon, Minnesota.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brandon, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2010
2:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .96 E Millerville, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2008
4:31 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail turned the gound white.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Brandon, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 27, 2007
1:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Brandon, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2007
1:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Millerville, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2007
11:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Four inch branches were down along with scattered lawn furniture.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Millerville, MN
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2006
3:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground. Some minor street flooding also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brandon, 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 56315

22 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 20, 2017
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL PINE TREES SNAPPED... SOME BLOCKING ROADS... NORTH OF BRANDON NEAR CO. RD. 7 AND BIG CHIP RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Brandon, MN
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BRANDON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brandon, MN
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2017
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRANCHES & TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Brandon, MN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND CROP DAMAGE REPORTED ON CO RD 7 THREE MILES S OF MILLERVILLE. TIME WAS ESTIMATED. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Millerville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2016
6:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN. PICNIC TABLE FLIPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millerville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2016
6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIVE INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMB SEVERED. BIRD FEEDER TOPPLED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Millerville, MN
70 mph
Jul 12, 2015
6:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large shed under construction was partially destroyed. The damage occurred on Halverson Road, south of County Road 82, east of Brandon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.12 WNW Garfield, MN
64 mph
Jul 12, 2015
6:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down west of Garfield, along County Road 82.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.68 WNW Garfield, MN
70 mph
Jul 12, 2015
6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were uprooted in Brandon.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Brandon, MN
60 mph
Aug 31, 2013
4:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Millerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 E Millerville, MN
64 mph
Jun 20, 2013
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 12-18 inch diameter trees were twisted or snapped off at the base.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 E Millerville, MN
70 mph
Aug 1, 2011
5:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across a large part of southwest and south central Douglas County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.65 N Kensington, MN
64 mph
Aug 1, 2011
5:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down near Brandon, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Brandon, MN
64 mph
Aug 1, 2011
5:46 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down, along with a street sign.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.73 SW Brandon, MN
70 mph
Jul 10, 2011
6:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Brandon, 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 56315

3 reports
UNK category
May 30, 2022
9:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56315
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO WAS WRAPPED IN DAMAGING DOWNBURST WIND AND RAIN AS IT TRACKED RAPIDLY TO THE NNE FOR ROUHGHLY 5 MILES... ENDING ABOUT 4 N URBANK BY 438 PM CDT. NUMEROUS POPLAR... ASH... AND SPRUCE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG ITS PATH. ONE HOUSE LOST NUMEROUS SHINGLES AND OTHER ROOFING MATERIALS... WHILE A FARM BUILDING HAD SEVERAL METAL ROOFING PANELS TORN OFF AND SPREAD DOWNWIND. MAX WINDS TO 90 MPH. MAX WIDTH TO 200 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Urbank, MN
EF1 category
Jul 22, 2010
7:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A barn, three sheds, two grain bins, and a rabbit hutch were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.45 S Brandon, MN
F0 category
May 29, 1979
1:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56315
Douglas County · 17,141 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 56315 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,731
Households674
Housing units975
Income
Median household income$85,526
$100k+ households52.2%
$150k+ households24.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached843
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily41
Large multifamily19
Mobile homes62
Housing mix
Single-family share86.5%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share6.2%
Mobile-home share6.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied566
Renter-occupied108
Vacant units301
Home value & age
Median home value$248,300
Owner homes $300k+38.5%
Owner homes $500k+13.4%
Owner homes $750k+5.1%
Median year built1981
Older-home share49.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars658
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56315 have on record?

Our records show 30 hail, 22 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56315, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 30, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56315?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56315 is 4.25″. It was reported near Millerville, MN on June 17, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56315 — 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 56315 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56315 — 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 56315 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56315 — 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 56315 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56315 — 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 56315, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56315, 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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