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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56544

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56544 from July 2, 1955 through July 31, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56544 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56544

49 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via Broadcast Media. Report from public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Frazee, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail from our CO-OP observer 12 E Detroit Lakes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Rochert, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2022
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL. VARIOUS PUBLIC REPORTS RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA PARTNERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Frazee, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 10, 2022
6:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTED LOCATION. REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Wolf Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 25, 2021
6:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Frazee, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2020
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL AND 0.49 INCH OF RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Height Of Land La, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2019
10:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC IMAGE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS ASSORTED HAIL STONES DIME TO QUARTER SIZED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Evergreen, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Frazee, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COULD HAVE BEEN SOME A LITTLE BIGGER... BUT DID NOT GO OUT TO LOOK AROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Evergreen, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
6:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.02 ENE Frazee, MN
2.50″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
6:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The large hail damaged a house and vehicle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.55 N Frazee, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2014
10:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.98 NE Frazee, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 20, 2013
9:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.55 N Frazee, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2012
6:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.77 NNW Evergreen, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.17 SE Evergreen, 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 56544

40 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media relays photo of a large tree down in Frazee MN. Time approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frazee, MN
67 mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RWIS station MN132 Frazee MN DOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Frazee, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Frazee. Broadcast Media relays photo of a large tree down in Frazee MN. Edit to time of report based on estimate from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frazee, MN
73 mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station KMNFRAZE2 measured wind gust to 73 mph at 228pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Vergas, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Machine Shed lost roof and trees snapped near Eagle Lake at Blues campground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Frazee, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES LIFTED OFF ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOFING PEELED OFF OF A GARAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frazee, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN. SOME HAVE FALLEN ON POWER LINES. SHINGLES LIFTED OFF ROOF OF HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOFING PEELED OFF OF A GARAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frazee, MN
UNK mph
Oct 13, 2021
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM DAMAGE SURVEY OF NORTHWEST SHORE OF EAGLE LAKE 3 MILES WEST OF FRAZEE REVEALED TWO UPROOTED 18-24 INCH PINE TREES AND A FLIPPED DOCK. ANOTHER DOCK HAD THREE ALUMINUM DECK PANELS RIPPED FROM IT. EYEWITNESS TO EVENT STATED TREES FELL AND ALUMINUM DECK PANELS FLEW IN THE SAME DIRECTION INDICATING STRAIGHT-LINE MICROBURST WINDS. ONE TREE CAUSED A SLIGHT INDENTATION OF ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. EVALUATION OF DAMAGE INDICATORS RESULTED IN ESTIMATED 75 TO 90 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Frazee, MN
UNK mph
Oct 13, 2021
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT RELAYS REPORTS OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR PLEASANT VIEW ROAD AND EAGLE LAKE ROAD. TIME APPROXIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Frazee, MN
69 mph
Jul 10, 2021
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A MNDOT RWIS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Frazee, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE 2 FOOT DIAMETER BIRCH TREE AWAS UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY SENDOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Frazee, MN
69 mph
Jun 8, 2021
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MNDOT RWIS MEASURED 69 MPH WIND GUST AT 1159 CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Frazee, MN
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SPOTTER NETWORK. LARGE BIRCH TREE 2 FEET IN DIAMETER UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Frazee, 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 56544

8 reports
UNK category
Oct 13, 2021
11:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FUNNEL CLOUD SPOTTED OVER EAGLE LAKE... DAMAGE ON SHORE WITH FLIPPED PONTOONS AND TREES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Frazee, MN
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2010
2:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56544
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two persistent wall clouds tracked with periodic funnels from north central Otter Tail County into south central Becker County. One produced a brief tornadic touchdown near Rose Lake in Hobart Township. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 E Vergas, MN
EF1 category
Jul 11, 2008
3:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56544
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Irrigation system center pivots, trees, and power poles were heavily damaged in a roughly 2 mile path to about 7 miles north-northwest of Perham. A metal grain bin was blown down along with a small silo and several smaller farm buildings. Peak winds were estimated at around 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 W Luce, MN
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
3:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down intermittently along a roughly 10 mile track to about 3 miles west-northwest of Wolf Lake. Several large trees were blown over or snapped off at points along the track. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.03 ENE Frazee, MN
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
2:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56544
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was observed between Rose Lake and Scalp Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 NNE Vergas, MN
F1 category
Apr 15, 1976
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Aug 20, 1975
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56544
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Aug 25, 1960
5:10 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56544
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 56544 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,609
Households2,126
Housing units2,735
Income
Median household income$72,742
$100k+ households43.2%
$150k+ households16.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,254
Attached single-family34
Small multifamily61
Large multifamily63
Mobile homes320
Housing mix
Single-family share82.4%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share4.5%
Mobile-home share11.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,750
Renter-occupied376
Vacant units609
Home value & age
Median home value$235,900
Owner homes $300k+35.7%
Owner homes $500k+13.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,006
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56544 have on record?

Our records show 49 hail, 40 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56544, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56544?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56544 is 4.50″. It was reported near Lawndale, MN on May 11, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56544 — 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 56544 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56544 — 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 56544 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56544 — 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 56544 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56544 — 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 56544, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56544, 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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