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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56431

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56431 from July 3, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56431 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
59
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56431 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56431

66 reports
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2.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report with photo of hail. Person reported largest stone measured 2 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Nne Cuyuna, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook video.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Aitkin, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Aitkin, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
8:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball size hail 3 miles from Aitkin on Highway 47. Location is approximate. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Aitkin, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Report with photo from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Pine Knoll, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly quarter size but a few up to 1.5 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Glory, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
12:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Aitkin, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
12:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail currently falling with not much wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aitkin, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail with some as big around as a quarter and some smaller. Location about 400 yards south of the intersection of County Road 12 and State Highway 47. Location approximate. Report received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glen, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Started as dime to nickel size hail and increased to quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Rossburg, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aitkin, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Aitkin, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Max wind gust to 53 mph also measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Cuyuna, MN
2.00″ hail
Sep 5, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo sent in via social media of egg sized hail measured next to a golf ball.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Kimberly, MN
1.50″ hail
Sep 5, 2023
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Glen, 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 56431

59 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large hay carts knocked over and damage to a what appeared to be a canvas covered outbuilding or shelter for farm equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Pine Knoll, MN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2025
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of medium tree down partially across Highway 47. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Rossburg, MN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2025
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 5 inch diameter Oak tree limbs broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Waldeck, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from social media with photos of large oak tree down on house. Observer reports other trees also down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Aitkin, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County Dispatch reported multiple trees and powerlines reported down in the City of Aitkin. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aitkin, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large oak trees blown down from west to east. Time approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Deerwood, MN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2024
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: With photo. Large trees snapped and uprooted. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Cuyuna, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos showing four pine tree trunks snapped about halfway up. Trees estimated one foot in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Glory, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2023
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees snapped off. Report and photos via social media. Time estimated off radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Glory, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD SMALL TO LARGE TREES BENT... SNAPPED... AND UPROOTED... MANY OVER POWER LINES. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aitkin, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES OF MULTIPLE LARGE TREES SNAPPED AND OVER ROADS AND HOUSE IN WEST AITKIN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aitkin, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS OF PARTS OF A METAL BUILDING RIPPED OFF AND STREWN OVER SEMI TRUCKS AND OTHER PROPERTY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Aitkin, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE TOPPED WITH SMALL BRANCHES DRIVEN THROUGH THINNER PARTS SNAPPED TREE. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PHOTO. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Aitkin, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS OF NUMEROUS MEDIUM TO LARGE TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED OVER ROADS AND ALLEYWAYS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aitkin, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO PONTOON BOATS OVER TURNED AND A BOAT LIFT MANGLED. PORCH FURNITURE BLOWN OFF PORCH. A TREE WAS SNAPPED OFF AND A LARGE TREE BRANCH WAS DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wealthwood, 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 56431

11 reports
UNK category
Jun 16, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Debris reported in the air and on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Wealthwood, MN
UNK category
Jun 14, 2024
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser video of a weak and wispy tornado east of MN 47. Location approximate based on video.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Glen, MN
UNK category
Jun 14, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: End of Rabbit Lake to Cedar Lake/Hammal Lake Tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Aitkin, MN
UNK category
Jun 14, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Narrow swath of significant tree damage. Softwood trees snapped. Time estimated from radar. Preliminary rating EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Deerwood, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed MN 210. Softwood trees snapped. Time estimated from radar. Preliminary rating EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Deerwood, MN
F2 category
Oct 26, 1996
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 21 NE Brainerd, MN
F0 category
Sep 16, 1988
3:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
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
6:36 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 8, 1974
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Sep 17, 1971
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 3, 1955
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56431
Aitkin County · 11,832 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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ZIP 56431 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,142
Households3,923
Housing units7,113
Income
Median household income$64,846
$100k+ households38.3%
$150k+ households14.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,064
Attached single-family28
Small multifamily186
Large multifamily322
Mobile homes500
Housing mix
Single-family share85.3%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share7.1%
Mobile-home share7.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,352
Renter-occupied571
Vacant units3,190
Home value & age
Median home value$264,800
Owner homes $300k+42.2%
Owner homes $500k+11.6%
Owner homes $750k+4%
Median year built1983
Older-home share46.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,710
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56431 have on record?

Our records show 66 hail, 59 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56431, 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 56431?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56431 is 3.00″. It was reported near Aitkin, MN on September 3, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56431 — 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 56431 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56431 — 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 56431 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56431 — 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 56431 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56431 — 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 56431, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56431, 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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