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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56401

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56401 from July 7, 1959 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
72
Wind Reports
115
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56401 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56401

72 reports
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0.70″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Pine Center, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of dime to quarter size hail 2 miles SW of MN-25 and MN-18. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Brainerd, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lennox, MN
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
4:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter size to slightly larger than quarter size hail at Central Lakes College near College Drive and the Mississippi River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Brainerd, MN
1.50″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
4:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Location is approximate near the Brainerd Airport. Trained spotter reported very strong winds and very heavy rain and large hail that was quarter size and up to an inch and a quarter to an inch and a half in diameter estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Brainerd, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
3:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E East Gull Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Sep 5, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Barrows, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2023
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E East Gull Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 9, 2023
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos of spikey hail. Longest axis along the spikes was 1.25 inches with a semi minor axis of about penny size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE East Gull Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2022
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Brainerd, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2022
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK. PICTURES AND VIDEO SHOW HAIL SIZES MEASURED UP TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Saint Mathias, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2022
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PHOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Barrows, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PHOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Brainerd, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2022
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Brainerd, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2022
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Brainerd, 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 56401

115 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports a couple of trees down in the City of Brainerd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brainerd, MN
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts took down large mature oak trees_ several large branches and a brick chimney on home. Widespread damage from north to south Brainerd. Power outages in several spots in town. Time estimated
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Brainerd, MN
49 mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust of 49mph at Brainerd Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Merrifield, MN
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of broken trees at Boom Lake in Brainerd. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Brainerd, MN
64 mph
Jun 30, 2026
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gust to 64 mph was recorded by the Brainerd Airport ASOS station KBRD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Brainerd, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a 5 to 6 foot section of a dock pulled out of the water and some smaller approximately 3 foot in diameter tree branches down from trees due to strong thunderstorm winds. Winds were gusty for about 20 minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW East Gull Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
7:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Brainerd, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo sent in via social media of an aspen or birch tree that got blown over. This tree then fell onto a pole barn causing some structural damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Brainerd, MN
61 mph
Jun 21, 2025
7:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Brainerd, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees stripped of leaves... grill blown around yard. Several 4 inches branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Brainerd, MN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were snapped about 5 feet up from the base. Observer notes they had damage to most of the trees on their property. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Saint Mathias, MN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 6 ESE Saint Mathias. Multiple trees were snapped about 5 feet up from the base. Observer notes they had damage to most of the trees on their property. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Saint Mathias, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Crow Wing County Dispatch reported a tree down on power lines at the intersection of County Roads 23 and 104.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Pine Center, MN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One Oak Tree snapped that was at least 12 inches in diameter. A Pine tree was also severely pushed to one side with some trees also pushed that direction in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Pine Center, MN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few Branches down tho not big and pea size hail reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Pine Center, 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 56401

15 reports
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Garrison, MN
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
12:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Pine Center, MN
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A HOUSE AND A ROOF WAS DAMAGED ON A DETACHED GARAGE/SHED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Pine Center, MN
F2 category
Jun 13, 2001
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tore roofs off houses and blew out exterior walls. Pole barns and sheds were destroyed, and windows were blown out. Thousands of trees were knocked down, and 41 head of livestock were killed. The average path width was 1/4 mile, with the widest being 1/2 mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Brainerd, MN
F1 category
Jul 5, 1991
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 5, 1991
6:59 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F3 category
Jul 5, 1991
6:41 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F3 category
Jul 5, 1991
6:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
May 29, 1989
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Jul 3, 1985
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 3, 1985
6:19 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F3 category
Aug 26, 1977
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 3, 1974
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F3 category
Jun 25, 1973
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 27, 1971
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56401
Crow Wing County · 33,993 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 56401 area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,749
Households12,990
Housing units16,038
Income
Median household income$70,269
$100k+ households41.0%
$150k+ households14.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,270
Attached single-family534
Small multifamily953
Large multifamily1,334
Mobile homes944
Housing mix
Single-family share76.5%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,607
Renter-occupied3,383
Vacant units3,048
Home value & age
Median home value$237,900
Owner homes $300k+35.7%
Owner homes $500k+13.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1984
Older-home share44.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,176
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56401 have on record?

Our records show 72 hail, 115 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56401, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56401?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56401 is 2.50″. It was reported near .9 ESE Shepard, MN on May 10, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56401 — 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 56401 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56401 — 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 56401 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56401 — 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 56401 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56401 — 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 56401, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56401, 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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