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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56514

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56514 from July 11, 1972 through June 29, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56514 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56514

49 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
1:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 S Barnesville. 25-40mm stones via ICECHIP research team.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Barnesville, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Barnesville, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Barnesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Barnesville, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 20-30mm hail via ICECHIP research team.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Barnesville, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 29, 2023
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barnesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2022
6:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Barnesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2019
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL WAS EVIDENT ACROSS CR2 FOLLOWING STORM PASSAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Barnesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 3, 2018
7:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL AND VERY HEAVY RAIN FELL ACROS EASTERN ALLIANCE AND WESTERN BARNESVILLE TOWNSHIPS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Barnesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2017
9:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN AND WIND. SOME LARGE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Lawndale, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2017
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERED THE ROAD EAST OF DOWNER. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Downer, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2015
3:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The large hail was accompanied by strong winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Lawndale, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2014
2:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .47 E Barnesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail fell in very heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Lawndale, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2012
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail ranged from dime to golfball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.49 NE Barnesville, 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 56514

35 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 2024
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from social media... shed flipped over fence. Time estimated based on radar and surrounding obs with an RWIS gusting to 57 mph 10 minutes later about 13 miles ESE as the gust front hit that location.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barnesville, MN
58 mph
May 27, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Barnesville, MN
60 mph
Jul 25, 2021
6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED REPORTS FROM TWO DIFFERENT WIND SENSORS IN THE BARNESVILLE AREA WITH WIND GUSTS TO 60 MPH BETWEEN 136 AND 144 AM CDT. A FEW LARGE TREE BRANCHES WERE BROKEN DOWN AROUND TOWN AS REPORTED BY A TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barnesville, MN
67 mph
Jul 10, 2021
10:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Barnesville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
3:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL STEEL ROOFING PANELS WERE TORN OFF OF A POTATO WAREHOUSE. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 75 MPH... WITH MULTIPLE GUSTS OVER SEVERAL MINUTES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Baker, MN
63 mph
Jul 31, 2020
7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION MEASURED WIND GUST TO 62.6 MPH
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Barnesville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2020
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES AND LIMBS WERE BROKEN DOWN AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barnesville, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2020
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN IN FARMYARD. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Barnesville, MN
63 mph
Jul 15, 2019
3:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. WINDS STARTED GUSTING ABOVE 58 MPH AT 1051PM AND CONTINUED UNTIL 1103PM. PEAKED AT 63 MPH AT 1058PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barnesville, MN
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2019
6:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN IN FARMSTEADS ACROSS NORTHERN HUMBOLDT TOWNSHIP. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Barnesville, MN
63 mph
Jul 7, 2018
9:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SUSTAINED WINDS OF 53 GUSTING TO 63 MPH REPORTED BY A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Barnesville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2018
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL AND TREE DAMAGE REPORTED AROUND BARNESVILLE. A BARN WAS PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF ITS FOUNDATION AND COLLAPSED. SEVERAL TREES AND BUSHES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Barnesville, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2018
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF SIX TO SEVEN TREES DOWN WITH LARGEST ONE HAVING AN EIGHT TO NINE INCH DIAMETER. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR AND NEARBY MESONET OBSERVATIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Barnesville, MN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2016
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 12 INCH DIAMETER POPLAR TREES AND AN 18 INCH DIAMETER COTTONWOOD TREE WERE SNAPPED IN FARM SHELTER BELTS NEAR THE CLAY COUNTY LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Lawndale, MN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2016
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 12 INCH DIAMETER POPLAR TREES AND AN 18 INCH DIAMETER COTTONWOOD TREE WERE SNAPPED IN FARM SHELTER BELTS NEAR THE WILKIN COUNTY LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Barnesville, 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 56514

2 reports
EF0 category
Jun 25, 2013
10:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about a mile west of the airport and tracked to the Interstate 94 exit north of town by 2230 CST. The tornado continued to about four miles northeast of town, a track length of about seven miles. The tornado was likely wrapped in heavy rain during portions of this track. One livestock loafing shed was lifted and collapsed and several trees were knocked down. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .47 E Barnesville, MN
F1 category
Sep 18, 2002
5:57 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56514
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A 14x14 foot one thousand pound shed door was torn off a barn and thrown 150 feet on top of a 24 foot high grain bin. Calf pens were also flipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Downer, 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 56514 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,055
Households1,462
Housing units1,512
Income
Median household income$88,690
$100k+ households46.8%
$150k+ households20.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,299
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily90
Large multifamily72
Mobile homes28
Housing mix
Single-family share85.9%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share10.7%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,248
Renter-occupied214
Vacant units50
Home value & age
Median home value$233,600
Owner homes $300k+31.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1976
Older-home share60.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,415
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56514 have on record?

Our records show 49 hail, 35 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56514, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56514?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56514 is 2.50″. It was reported near Downer, MN on July 4, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56514 — 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 56514 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56514 — 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 56514 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56514 — 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 56514 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56514 — 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 56514, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56514, 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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