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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56434

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56434 from July 4, 1986 through May 30, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
7
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56434 · 1986–present Updated  Daily · last May 30, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56434

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 30, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NNE Aldrich, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 14, 2009
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime sized hail fell for one to two minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Aldrich, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
4:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56434
Todd County · 10,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Staples, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
4:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56434
Todd County · 10,714 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.68 WSW Staples Muni, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 2, 2002
7:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Aldrich, MN
0.75″ hail
Sep 3, 1996
2:42 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aldrich, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 20, 1987
5:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 56434

7 reports
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70 mph
Jul 12, 2015
5:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56434
Todd County · 10,714 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A damage survey revealed that a rear flank downdraft (RFD) accompanied a tornado, and produced tree damage to the south of the tornado track. Numerous trees were tipped over and large branches were broken. Once the tornado dissipated about two miles west of Staples, the RFD broadened out and swept across the south side of Staples, where it continued to topple dozens of trees. The last damage noted from the RFD was southeast of Staples. Several outbuildings were damaged, and trees fell across many vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.9 ENE Hewitt, MN
90 mph
Jul 12, 2015
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down between Verndale and Aldrich, in southern Aldrich Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SW Aldrich, MN
60 mph
Jul 14, 2009
2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large 6 to 8 inch diameter tree limbs were broken down. The high wind was followed by a minute or two of pea to dime sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SE Aldrich, MN
81 mph
Jun 20, 2005
10:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees were blown down or snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aldrich, MN
69 mph
Jul 13, 2004
12:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 to 6 inch diameter pine trees were blown down across the south bound lane of U.S. Highway 10.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aldrich, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2002
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aldrich, MN
UNK mph
Jul 4, 1986
12:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56434
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 56434

1 reports
EF1 category
Jul 12, 2015
5:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56434
Todd County · 10,714 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved out of Wadena County (where it was rated EF2) and into Todd County. A barn was collapsed just south of Aldrich, with roofing material blown 1/2 mile downwind. Dozens of trees were broken or uprooted in this area. Several wooden power poles were snapped. An outbuilding was also destroyed. Farther east, an outbuilding was destroyed along with a roof partially blown off near the intersection of 500th street and 223rd Avenue, just northwest of Dower Lake. Significant tree damage was noted on the northeast side of Dower Lake, and concentrated damage continued in a path to about two miles west of Staples. Separate entries have also been made for numerous trees blown down due to the rear flank downdraft and downbursts north of the tornado track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.9 ENE Hewitt, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 56434 area census snapshot

People & households
Population178
Households64
Housing units75
Income
Median household income$50,833
$100k+ households25%
$150k+ households7.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached73
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share97.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied55
Renter-occupied9
Vacant units11
Home value & age
Median home value$177,500
Owner homes $300k+20%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share54.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars45
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56434 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 7 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56434, 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 56434?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56434 is 1.75″. It was reported near Aldrich, MN on September 2, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56434 — 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 56434 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56434 — 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 56434 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56434 — 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 56434 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56434 — 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 56434, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56434, 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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