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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56501
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56501 from July 4, 1966 through July 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
53
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 56501 · 1966–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 8, 2026
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail southside of Big Detroit Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 23, 2024 7:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stones 3/4 to 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 1, 2023 9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Shoreham, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 10, 2023 1:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail via email.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
1.75″hail
Jun 25, 2022 3:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BECKER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE RELAYED REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR ROCHERT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rochert, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 25, 2021 5:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS RECEIVED OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL RECEIVED AROUND BIG DETROIT LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 24, 2021 5:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ON EAST SIDE OF BIG DETROIT LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2016 2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rochert, MN
1.75″hail
Aug 2, 2015 6:19 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.11 SSE Rochert, MN
1.00″hail
Sep 1, 2014 4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 SW Callaway, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 22, 2012 7:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.67 SE Detroit Lakes Arpt, MN
1.75″hail
Jun 19, 2012 2:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The report was made via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.11 SSE Rochert, MN
1.75″hail
Jun 19, 2012 2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at Pickeral Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.8 S Rochert, MN
2.50″hail
Jun 19, 2012 2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at Long Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Detroit Lakes Arpt, MN
1.50″hail
Jun 19, 2012 2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at the Detroit Lakes airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Detroit Lakes Arpt, MN
1.75″hail
Jun 19, 2012 2:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The report was made via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SW Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Jun 19, 2012 2:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SW Detroit Lakes, MN
0.88″hail
Jul 11, 2008 2:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.28 SSE Detroit Lakes, MN
0.88″hail
Aug 27, 2007 6:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.52 NE Dunvilla, MN
0.75″hail
Jul 13, 2006 5:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 2006 6:19 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
May 8, 2005 9:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail covered a deck.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Detroit Lakes, MN
0.75″hail
May 11, 2004 7:14 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
0.75″hail
May 11, 2004 6:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Barnesville, MN
1.00″hail
May 11, 2004 5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thief River Falls, MN
0.75″hail
Aug 28, 2002 6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Vergas, MN
0.75″hail
Aug 28, 2002 6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Frazee, MN
1.25″hail
Jun 23, 2002 11:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
0.75″hail
Jul 30, 2001 10:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shoreham, MN
0.75″hail
Jun 20, 2001 3:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ada, MN
0.75″hail
Aug 14, 2000 10:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
1.25″hail
Aug 14, 2000 8:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Callaway, MN
0.75″hail
Jul 25, 2000 1:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shoreham, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 9, 1999 1:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Detroit Lakes, MN
1.75″hail
Jul 27, 1999 4:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Detroit Lakes, MN
0.88″hail
Jul 27, 1999 4:24 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 16, 1998 6:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 16, 1998 5:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
0.75″hail
Jun 27, 1998 7:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
0.75″hail
Jun 28, 1997 8:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Jun 5, 1996 4:56 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 21, 1988 10:58 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
2.00″hail
May 10, 1985 9:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 1985 4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
2.50″hail
May 3, 1982 6:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
0.75″hail
Jul 27, 1977 4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.50″hail
Apr 15, 1976 5:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 31, 1975 7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.75″hail
Aug 21, 1971 7:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
2.00″hail
Jun 19, 1971 5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
3.00″hail
Jun 19, 1971 5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 24, 1966 9:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
4.50″hail
Jul 4, 1966 6:54 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 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.
Wind Report Description: Tree branches of 6 to 8 inches in diameter down... along with an 18 inch diameter cedar tree on the driveway. Dime size hail as well. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Richwood, MN
64mph
Jul 7, 2026 12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS Station reports wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2026 12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power poles knocked over and power flashes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Westbury, MN
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2024 7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports and video from public and news media outlets of structure damage to at least 2 businesses in eastern Detroit Lakes MN from thunderstorm wind gusts July 31. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2023 10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Boat lift tipped over on Pelican Lake. Report relayed from the media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Dunvilla, MN
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2023 10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos tree damage on social media from broadcast media. Estimated 6 inch diameter tree branches downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Dunvilla, MN
UNKmph
Aug 5, 2022 3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TRESS DOWN ON CAMPER TRAILERS AT LITTLE TOAD LAKE. POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Toad Lake, MN
72mph
Aug 5, 2022 2:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A RAWS STATION. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND OTHER NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2022 2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BECKER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED WIDESPREAD DAMAGE NEAR THE COTTON LAKE AND ROCHERT AREA. DAMAGE INCLUDED NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN... LARGE TREE FELL INTO KITCHEN OF HOME... NUMEROUS TREES BLOCKING ROADS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochert, MN
58mph
May 27, 2022 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Shoreham, MN
58mph
May 27, 2022 12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Detroit Lakes, MN
59mph
Aug 14, 2020 3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A RAWS STATION. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
58mph
Sep 4, 2017 8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE DETROIT LAKES AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Detroit Lakes, MN
80mph
Jul 17, 2017 2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED AROUND LAKE SALLIE... LAKE MELISSA... AND THE GREATER DETROIT LAKES AREA. ROADS BLOCKED AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Detroit Lakes, MN
80mph
Jul 17, 2017 2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE WIND GUST WAS MEASURED BY A RAWS STATION. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED NEAR FLOYD LAKE. ONE 24X40 SHED LIFTED AND COLLAPSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
80mph
Jul 12, 2017 3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE WIND GUST WAS MEASURED BY A RAWS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2016 6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALONG HWY 113 BETWEEN RICHWOOD AND DETROIT LAKES THERE WAS AN AREA OF WIND DAMAGE. TWO SEMI-TRUCKS WERE OVERTURNED ALONG WITH DAMAGE TO GRAIN BINS. THIS INFORMATION IS PRELIMINARY AND MAY BE UPDATED PENDING STORM SURVEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2016 5:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Detroit Lakes, MN
67mph
Jul 21, 2016 5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WINDS MEASURED AT THE DETROIT LAKES AIRPORT /KDTL/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Detroit Lakes, MN
58mph
Sep 20, 2014 1:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near Abbey Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.8 S Detroit Lakes, MN
81mph
Aug 3, 2012 6:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees and tree limbs were blown down near the WE Fest campgrounds. Some tent and trailer damage occurred and the concert bowl was evacuated in advance of the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.92 ENE Shoreham, MN
63mph
Jul 23, 2011 3:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree blew down and blocked a roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SW Detroit Lakes, MN
63mph
Jul 19, 2011 4:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The strong winds blew down several trees. One tree fell across highway 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.13 SSW Westbury, MN
58mph
Jun 17, 2007 11:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds twisted the fishing pier and knocked over trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Detroit Lakes, MN
69mph
Jun 17, 2007 11:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees were blown down near Lake Sallie.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Shoreham, MN
63mph
Jun 17, 2007 11:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At Lake Maud, strong winds damaged a cabin roof and uprooted many trees. Some trees fell on lake cabins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Detroit Lakes, MN
69mph
Jun 27, 2005 1:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down onto power lines, knocking some power poles over. Several shed roofs were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Erskine, MN
58mph
Jun 26, 2005 2:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Hubbard County · 12,217 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches were blown down. A wind gust of 51 mph was measured at the Park Rapids airport at 346 pm CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Park Rapids, MN
75mph
May 21, 2005 3:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees were snapped off by the strong wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Detroit Lakes, MN
81mph
Jul 12, 2004 10:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down at Lake Eunice. A silage wagon was also blown into some trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Cormorant, MN
81mph
Jul 12, 2004 10:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A house on Little Pelican Lake lost a portion of its roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Dunvilla, MN
60mph
Jun 23, 2004 12:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Detroit Lakes, MN
70mph
May 11, 2004 6:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were uprooted in Goodridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Goodridge, MN
UNKmph
Aug 26, 2002 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three boat docks were damaged and several boats were overturned. A large oak tree was also split.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2001 10:56 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds hit the Soo Pass Ranch, which was preparing for its country music festival. Three travel trailers were flipped over, one completely wrecked. Signs, fence posts, and a booth were damaged. One tree fell on a large camper. Two boats were flipper over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2001 10:56 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds knocked tree branches onto powerlines and blew over a portable greenhouse. A metal roof was torn off a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
60mph
Jul 21, 2001 4:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Soo Pass Ranch was holding its Spirit Fest concert south of Detroit Lakes. The strong wind knocked over chairs, vendor booths, and sound equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2001 6:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Frazee, MN
UNKmph
Aug 30, 2000 9:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Cormorant, MN
70mph
Aug 22, 1999 8:12 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A motorhome was rolled over by the strong wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westbury, MN
UNKmph
Jul 15, 1999 3:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds knocked down many trees in the Lake Sallie area. One landed on an empty tent, another fell on a restaurant, and another fell on a pickup. Pontoons and sailboats were also flipped over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Detroit Lakes, MN
60mph
Jul 4, 1999 7:30 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power was lost in Detroit Lakes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jun 27, 1998 8:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jun 27, 1998 7:57 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Oct 8, 1997 8:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down south of Audubon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Audubon, MN
UNKmph
Oct 8, 1997 8:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in the Detroit Lakes area by the strong wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
May 17, 1996 7:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
May 17, 1996 6:58 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKmph
Jun 28, 1991 4:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
63mph
Jul 5, 1988 3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
61mph
May 12, 1988 3:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNKmph
Jul 17, 1987 6:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
75mph
Jun 7, 1976 7:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
75mph
Jul 13, 1974 1:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNKmph
Jun 20, 1974 8:35 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNKmph
Jul 24, 1966 9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 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 56501
10 reports
UNKcategory
Jul 7, 2026 1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roof off building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.5 Nw Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKcategory
Jul 7, 2026 12:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Snapped trees. Roof off building. MNDOT reports debris on roadway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Detroit Lakes, MN
UNKcategory
Jul 7, 2026 12:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Updates previous tornado report from 3 S Westbury. Roof blown off small building. MNDOT also reports debris on roadway. 2 injuries reported via broadcast media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Westbury, MN
UNKcategory
Jul 7, 2026 12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Power poles knocked over with power flashes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Westbury, MN
UNKcategory
Aug 5, 2022 2:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO WAS LIKELY WRAPPED IN DOWNBURST WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF ITS NEARLY 31 MILE PATH...THROUGH LITTLE TOAD LAKE... TOAD LAKE... AND WOLF LAKE... ENDING AROUND 2 SE OF MENAHGA BY 1035 PM CDT. NUMEROUS PINE... OAK... AND POPLAR TREES WERE VIOLENTLY SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG WITH SEVERAL WOODEN POWER POLES. FARM OUTBUILDING ROOFS WERE RIPPED OFF. A MODERN HOG BARN... A OLDER STYLE BARN... AND SEVERAL SMALLER OUTBUILDINGS WERE BLOWN DOWN AT VARIOUS FARMSTEADS. MAX WINDS TO 115 MPH. MAX WIDTH TO 600 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rochert, MN
F0category
Jul 25, 1999 1:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Detroit Lakes, MN
F1category
Jun 27, 1977 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Houston County · 7,554 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0category
Aug 31, 1973 7:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1category
Jun 16, 1973 9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0category
Sep 5, 1969 6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56501
Becker County · 15,759 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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Frequently asked questions
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56501 have on record?
Our records show 53 hail, 56 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56501, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 8, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56501?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56501 is 4.50″. It was reported near Detroit Lakes, MN on July 4, 1966.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56501 — 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 56501 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 56501 — 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 56501 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 56501 — 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 56501 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56501 — 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 56501, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56501, 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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