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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56537

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56537 from July 3, 1955 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
109
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56537 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56537

66 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 4, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fergus Falls, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 4, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail observed on storm chaser live stream. Comment heard from live stream that hail was no bigger than golf ball sized. Location estimated based on geolocation from Spotter Network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Wsw Fergus Falls, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
2:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fergus Falls, MN
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGED IN SIZE FROM QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED... FROM 826 THROUGH 830 AM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Fergus Falls, MN
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ORWELL DAM OBSERVER REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fergus Falls, MN
2.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS AND REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fergus Falls, MN
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Fergus Falls, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2019
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL AND VERY HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Fergus Falls, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL AND STRONG WINDS ACROSS SOUTHERN AASTAD TOWNSHIP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 S Fergus Falls, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL FELL FOR SEVERAL MINUTES ACROSS SOUTHERN ORWELL TOWNSHIP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Fergus Falls, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
3:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Fergus Falls, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
2:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY QUARTER SIZED TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAILS... WITH SOME HAIL UP TO PING PONG BALL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: Fergus Falls, MN
2.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGED IN SIZE FROM 1.50 TO 2 INCHES. HAILED UNTIL 950 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fergus Falls, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2017
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL ACROSS SOUTHERN DANE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP. SOME SMALLER TREE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Dalton, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2016
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OVER LONG LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Elizabeth, 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 56537

109 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: 12 inch tree branch split off the main trunk relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Fergus Falls, MN
59 mph
Jun 23, 2025
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 4 W Fergus Falls. AWOS station KFFM Fergus Falls AP MN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Fergus Falls, MN
62 mph
Jun 23, 2025
5:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN 10 meter measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Foxhome, MN
58 mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust at Fergus Falls Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Fergus Falls, MN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Repot: Photos of tree damage in Fergus Falls. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Fergus Falls, MN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Fergus Falls, MN
63 mph
May 19, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN Mesonet: Foxhome 4E 10m gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Foxhome, MN
60 mph
Jul 31, 2024
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 5 WNW Dalton. Mesonet station MN130 Fergus Falls MN DOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Dalton, MN
60 mph
Jul 31, 2024
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MN DOT site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Dalton, MN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report and picture of flattened corn as a result of thunderstorm wind gusts early morning July 30 2024 near French MN west of Fergus Falls MN. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Foxhome, MN
65 mph
Jun 5, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MN DOT observation on I-94.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Fergus Falls, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN... HOUSE AND SHED ROOFING TORN OFF... AND PONTOON FLIPPED NEAR WALL LAKE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Fergus Falls, MN
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLE SHED ROOFING AND TRUSSES TORN UP. ASH AND SPRUCE TREES BROKEN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS. A COUPLE OF NEARBY POWER POLES WERE CRACKED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Elizabeth, MN
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BILLBOARD SIGNAGE AT THE I-94 SPEEDWAY WAS BLOWN OVER. METAL SUPPORTS BOLTED TO CONCRETE WITH BOLTS SNAPPED. NUMEROUS LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Fergus Falls, MN
73 mph
May 27, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE FERGUS FALLS AIRPORT /KFFM/ AS REPORTED ON ONE MINUTE OBSERVATIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Fergus Falls, 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 56537

12 reports
EF0 category
Jul 12, 2015
4:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado occurred about a mile west of Interstate 94, near mile marker 62. The tornado crossed a small lake and briefly expanded in size, but then dissipated quickly. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.66 WNW Dalton, MN
EF1 category
Apr 21, 2012
1:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near a farmstead and tracked eastward for about two miles before lifting. The tornado popped three empty steel grain bins off their concrete pads and tumbled them around quite violently. The tornado also tore the doors off an enclosed pole shed, tore the roofing panels off, and uplifted and displaced the rafters. Two young men working at the farmstead witnessed the tornado approaching and sought shelter in the damaged pole shed but were not injured. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Fergus Falls, MN
EF1 category
Aug 7, 2010
5:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked intermittently for about 4 miles, mainly over open fields. However, the tornado did knock down some trees in shelterbelts and left swirls in crops. The tornado and debris cloud was viewed from near Elbow Lake. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.49 NE Western, MN
EF0 category
Jun 18, 2009
5:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .84 NW Carlisle, MN
EF1 category
Jun 14, 2008
5:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down west of Interstate 94 and tracked nearly due east for about 2 miles into the northeast corner of Fergus Falls by 6:20 PM CDT. The tornado knocked down power lines and numerous tree branches. It also scattered roofing materials through a field. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph, and the tornado's maximum width reached 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Fergus Falls, MN
F0 category
Jun 29, 2005
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Wadena County · 5,209 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Oylen, MN
F0 category
Jun 16, 2001
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported west of Dalton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 W Dalton, MN
F0 category
Jun 9, 1999
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Fergus Falls, MN
F2 category
Aug 26, 1977
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Jul 13, 1974
2:23 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 9, 1968
6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNK category
Jun 20, 1957
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56537
Otter Tail County · 29,682 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 56537 area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,650
Households8,439
Housing units9,498
Income
Median household income$62,279
$100k+ households36.2%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,599
Attached single-family457
Small multifamily841
Large multifamily1,262
Mobile homes333
Housing mix
Single-family share69.5%
Attached-home share4.8%
Multifamily share22.1%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,958
Renter-occupied2,481
Vacant units1,059
Home value & age
Median home value$223,000
Owner homes $300k+29.3%
Owner homes $500k+8.0%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1975
Older-home share58.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,787
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56537 have on record?

Our records show 66 hail, 109 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56537, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56537?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56537 is 4.25″. It was reported near Fergus Falls, MN on August 8, 2005.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56537 — 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 56537 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56537 — 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 56537 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56537 — 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 56537 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56537 — 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 56537, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56537, 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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