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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56381

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56381 from July 18, 1956 through June 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56381 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56381

36 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report relayed via Pope Co. dispatch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Starbuck, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Cyrus, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
4:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Starbuck, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail melted quickly but some piles were still around as of 445 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Starbuck, MN
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2022
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED. RELAYED VIA LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Starbuck, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Starbuck, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SW Starbuck, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
3:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.58 WSW Gilchrist, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.19 SW Gilchrist, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2013
3:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SW Starbuck, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2013
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.53 SW Lowry, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2013
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.72 W Gilchrist, MN
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2013
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Severe hail fell southwest of Starbuck, Minnesota, along with a report of 54 mph winds, small tree limbs blown down and torrential rainfall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Starbuck, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2012
6:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Starbuck Muni Arpt, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2010
4:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NW Hareb, 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 56381

27 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report relayed from dispatch... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Starbuck, MN
63 mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN037 T.h.29 - Starbuck - Mp 46.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Starbuck, MN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Starbuck, MN
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported down in Starbuck. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Starbuck, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 3 to 4 inch diameter branches down... generally 5 to 10 feet long.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Starbuck, MN
67 mph
Jun 21, 2022
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED MNDOT SENSOR ON MN-29.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Starbuck, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAMPER DAMAGED. REPORT RELAYED VIA LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Starbuck, MN
59 mph
Jun 11, 2021
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MNDOT SENSOR MEASURED WIND GUST OF 59 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Starbuck, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS 3 AND 4 INCH BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Starbuck, MN
60 mph
Jun 21, 2013
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Starbuck.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SW Starbuck, MN
70 mph
Jun 21, 2013
12:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down, including a 75 foot Pine.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SW Starbuck, MN
64 mph
Jun 21, 2013
12:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A measured 56 knot wind gust from a mounted anemometer. In addition, a 56 mph wind gust occurred at the Glenwood Airport, approximately 3 miles east of Glenwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: .97 E Starbuck, MN
62 mph
Jun 20, 2013
10:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor measured a wind gust of 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9.19 SSW Starbuck, MN
75 mph
Jul 10, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees, up to 30 inches in diameter were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.38 NE New Prairie, MN
60 mph
Jul 23, 2005
9:25 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56381
Anoka County · 97,015 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and a handful of power lines were downed across the county, including those that fell in the following communities: Coon Rapids, Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Fridley, Lino Lakes, and Columbia Heights. Downed trees damaged vehicles. In addition, highway signs were bent over in Coon Rapids, a HAM Radio tower was downed in Centerville, and a pontoon boat was blown off a moving trailer near the intersection of Highway 227 and Highway 47. A spotter in Coon Rapids recorded a wind gust of 46 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Countywide, 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 56381

6 reports
UNK category
May 30, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER SAW A RAIN-WRAPPED TORNADO ON THE GROUND. TREES ARE DOWN AND A PICKUP TRUCK TOWING A TRAILER WAS ROLLED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Starbuck, MN
F0 category
Apr 19, 2005
4:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in an open field in Walden Township, Section 16. The touchdown occurred about 2.5 miles north-northwest of the west end of Lake Emily. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Starbuck, MN
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56381
Chisago County · 18,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: About one dozen trees were felled. Minor damage to a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Stacy, MN
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56381
Chippewa County · 4,488 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved from Yellow Medicine County into Chippewa County at 1939 CST. A roof was blown off a shed, several trees were downed, and two gravity boxes were pushed into the side of a building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Wegdahl, MN
F0 category
Jul 7, 2000
7:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touchdown occurred briefly on the northwest shore of Lake Minnewaska, then moved onto the lake and dissipated. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Long Beach, MN
F1 category
Oct 26, 1996
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56381
Pope County · 5,434 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Cyrus, 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 56381 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,371
Households1,057
Housing units1,393
Income
Median household income$78,348
$100k+ households45.8%
$150k+ households18.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,176
Attached single-family30
Small multifamily64
Large multifamily98
Mobile homes25
Housing mix
Single-family share84.4%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share11.6%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied866
Renter-occupied191
Vacant units336
Home value & age
Median home value$226,000
Owner homes $300k+28.8%
Owner homes $500k+7.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.7%
Median year built1969
Older-home share62.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,012
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56381 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 27 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56381, 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 56381?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56381 is 2.50″. It was reported near Starbuck, MN on August 6, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56381 — 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 56381 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56381 — 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 56381 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56381 — 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 56381 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56381 — 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 56381, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56381, 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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