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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56557

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56557 from July 21, 1962 through August 11, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56557 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56557

36 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Valley News Broadcaster reports quarter size hail in Mahnomen.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mahnomen, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2022
11:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Mahnomen, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2017
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Mahkonce, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VERY HEAVY RAIN AND DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Mahkonce, MN
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2008
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 NW Naytahwaush, MN
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2008
2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.44 ESE Naytahwaush, MN
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2008
2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.99 W Zerkel, MN
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2008
2:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell throughout the Roy Lake area along the Clearwater and Mahnomen County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.89 ENE Mahkonce, MN
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2008
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The fields looked white like cotton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.94 NE Beaulieu, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2007
12:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 S Mahnomen, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 3, 2007
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SW Mahnomen, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.8 SE Beaulieu, MN
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2007
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.44 ENE Mahkonce, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 5, 2006
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Mahnomen, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2006
7:02 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56557
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Ranum, 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 56557

39 reports
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58 mph
Aug 11, 2025
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 SSE Mahnomen. Mesonet station MN044 Mahnomen MN DOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Mahnomen, MN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2022
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NUMBER OF 4 TO 6 INCH BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN. WIND GUSTED FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Mahnomen, MN
59 mph
Aug 5, 2022
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE MNDOT RWIS ON HIGHWAY 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Mahnomen, MN
58 mph
Oct 12, 2020
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MAHNOMEN ASOS REPORTS 51KT OR 58.7MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Mahnomen, MN
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A GUSTNADO DEVELOPED ON TWO CONVERGENT THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW BOUNDARIES AND SLOWLY MOVED ACROSS A FIELD. A PERSISTENT ROTATING DUST PLUME WAS EVIDENT ON VIDEO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Mahnomen, MN
73 mph
May 26, 2019
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS ONE MINUTE OBSERVATION REPORTED 73 MPH WIND GUST ASSOCIATED WITH A PASSING THUNDERSTORM. NEARBY MNDOT RWIS SENSOR... LESS THAN ONE MILE AWAY... ALSO REGISTERED A PEAK WIND OF 73 MPH AROUND 736 PM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Mahnomen, MN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2018
10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE TREES LIMBS BLOWN DOWN AT A CAMPGROUND. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roy Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2017
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES WERE SPLIT AND BROKEN DOWN ACROSS POWER LINES RESULTING IN LOCAL POWER OUTAGES. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY WIND OBSERVATIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Mahnomen, MN
71 mph
Jul 21, 2016
5:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WINDS MEASURED AT THE RWIS ALONG HWY 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Mahnomen, MN
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2016
7:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN NEAR TOWN. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beaulieu, MN
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2016
6:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES AND TREE LIMBS BROKEN DOWN BY WIND. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mahnomen, MN
63 mph
Jul 24, 2015
12:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 SE Mahnomen, MN
63 mph
Jul 23, 2015
11:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 SE Mahnomen, MN
58 mph
Sep 20, 2014
1:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three inch diameter tree branches were blown down from Mahnomen to about sixteen miles east of Mahnomen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.46 SSW Mahkonce, MN
58 mph
Sep 20, 2014
1:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds broke off a large piece of a tree in Mahnomen, where it fell into a street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .83 SE Mahnomen, 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 56557

11 reports
UNK category
Jun 24, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported Barn Damage from Tornado 47.309370... -95.933522.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Mahnomen, MN
UNK category
Jun 24, 2023
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 2 ENE Mahnomen. Trees damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Mahnomen, MN
UNK category
Jun 24, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 2 ESE Mahnomen. Reported Barn Damage from Tornado 47.314827... -95.931726.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Mahnomen, MN
UNK category
Jun 24, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Mahnomen, MN
EF1 category
Jun 22, 2015
1:26 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked across southern portions of the city of Mahnomen, where it ripped roofing off of a maintenance shed, lifted and tipped a parked semi trailer, slid parked vehicles, and destroyed a small wooden shed. Flying debris impacted and damaged additional vehicles and structures near the casino. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.46 SSE Mahnomen, MN
EF2 category
Jul 22, 2013
1:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began in Mahnomen County, just southeast of Mahnomen, at 12:50 am CST. The total tornado track was about 21 miles. The tornado damaged structures at three locations along the route with long tracks of tree and crop damage. Peak winds were estimated at 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.96 W Zerkel, MN
EF2 category
Jul 22, 2013
12:50 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado continued into Clearwater County, where it lifted at about 0130 am CST, west-northwest of Zerkel. The tornado damaged structures at three locations along the route with long tracks of tree and crop damage evident. Peak winds were estimated at 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.56 ESE Mahnomen, MN
EF2 category
Jul 11, 2008
3:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked to the north-northeast for about 16 miles and lifted about 3 miles south-southwest of Lengby, or near Sugar Bowl Lake. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped along the path. Farm sheds were blown down and hay wagons flipped. The damage path was around 250 yards wide where it crossed county road 122 about 2 miles east of Beaulieu. Peak winds were estimated at 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 SSW Beaulieu, MN
F0 category
Jul 20, 1998
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A retired farmer was looking out his back door and saw a swirling cloud come down. He headed for the basement and was not hurt. His home lost power and his house and outbuildings were damaged. Witnesses said the tornado was a high-based rope tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Mahnomen, MN
F0 category
Jul 20, 1998
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was picked up on video near the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen by a parking lot security camera.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mahnomen, MN
F0 category
Jul 10, 1972
5:57 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56557
Mahnomen County · 2,019 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 56557 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,797
Households958
Housing units1,161
Income
Median household income$53,077
$100k+ households30.0%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached881
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily73
Large multifamily123
Mobile homes82
Housing mix
Single-family share75.9%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share16.9%
Mobile-home share7.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied650
Renter-occupied308
Vacant units203
Home value & age
Median home value$121,100
Owner homes $300k+9.2%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1971
Older-home share61.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars880
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56557 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 39 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56557, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56557?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56557 is 2.75″. It was reported near Mahnomen, MN on July 25, 1967.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56557 — 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 56557 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56557 — 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 56557 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56557 — 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 56557 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56557 — 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 56557, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56557, 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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