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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56572

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56572 from May 5, 1964 through June 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
64
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56572 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56572

64 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
12:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At Crystal Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Pelican Rapids, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 WNW Cormorant.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Pelican Rapids, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hailed for 15-20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Pelican Rapids, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2022
8:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND NEARLY AN INCH OF RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Pelican Rapids, MN
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dunvilla, MN
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTED TIME FROM PREVIOUS REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pelican Rapids, MN
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pelican Rapids, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2022
4:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED PHOTO OF HAIL LARGER THAN THE SIZE OF QUARTERS. REPORTED SOME DAMAGE TO VEHICLES AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Lida, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2018
3:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED QUARTER TO GOLF BALL HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Rollag, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 13, 2018
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL ACCOMPANIED BY VERY HEAVY RAINS AND STRONG WINDS TRACKED ACROSS THE NORTH END OF LAKE LIDA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Pelican Rapids, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2017
9:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL TO PING BALL SIZE OR LARGER FELL ACROSS NORTHERN MAPLEWOOD TOWNSHIP. A FEW LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN AT THE STATE PARK. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maplewood State Park, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO PING PONG SIZED BETWEEN PELICAN RAPIDS AND LAKE LIDA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Pelican Rapids, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Pelican Rapids, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 5, 2017
6:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW LARGE HAIL AND VERY HEAVY RAINS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dunvilla, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2016
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pelican Rapids, 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 56572

51 reports
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UNK mph
May 19, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Extensive tree damage with numerous trees snapped due to prolonged strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Erhard, MN
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down with power outages as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Pelican Rapids, MN
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage in town... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelican Rapids, MN
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8-10 inch tree branch broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Pelican Rapids, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN ON A TRUCK. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Lida, MN
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2021
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMS WERE BROKEN DOWN AND A FEW TREES SNAPPED BETWEEN LAKE LIZZIE... PELICAN LAKE... AND LAKE MELISSA. NEAR THE OTTER TAIL AND BECKER COUNTY LINE. REPORTS AND PHOTOS POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Dunvilla, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOCK...PONTOON...AND LIFT FLIPPED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Pelican Rapids, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOFING BLOWN OFF OF THE MARINA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cormorant, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2021
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOCK AND PONTOON FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelican Rapids, MN
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2020
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LAREG TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BLOWN DOWN FROM THE EAST SIDE OF LAKE LIDA INTO MAPLEWOOD STATE PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Pelican Rapids, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2020
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWNED ALONG HIGHWAY 59... JUST NORTH OF CR4. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Pelican Rapids, MN
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2019
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN BETWEEN CORMORANT AND LAKE MAUDE. SHINGLES TORN OFF A ROOF. BOAT LAUNCHES FLIPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cormorant, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2019
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF 3 TREES BROKEN DOWN AT ONE HOMESITE. TIME BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelican Rapids, MN
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2018
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO BUSINESS DISPLAYED BOAT LIFT CANOPY AND FLAG. MENTIONED BUSINESS CUSTOMERS AROUND THE AREA ALSO HAD DAMAGE TO NEARBY BOAT LIFTS. TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Dunvilla, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2018
10:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN AND ONE CAMPER TIPPED OVER IN PELICAN HILLS RV PARK. COUPLE OF WINDOWS BROKEN ON THE CAMPER BUT FAMILY INSIDE WAS NOT INJURED. REPORTED WITH PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pelican Rapids, 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 56572

7 reports
EF2 category
Jun 7, 2007
1:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the southwest end of Lake Lida, crossed Lake Lida and Crystal Lake (moving north-northeast), and lifted around 4 miles west of Vergas. Several houses were structurally damaged on Lake Lida and Crystal Lake. Boats, docks, travel trailers, and mobile homes were lofted and completely destroyed. Numerous power poles and trees were snapped off, cutting power to nearly 400 customers. Peak winds were estimated at 130 to 135 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Pelican Rapids, MN
F1 category
Jul 12, 2004
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Intermittent tree damage occurred from the east side of Lake Lizzie to Dent. Power outages occurred from trees falling on power lines. On West McDonald Lake, a 30 foot mobile home was overturned against an oak tree that was split in half. A tree also fell on a boat, destroying it. At Spirit Lake, 20 trees were damaged at a resort, some falling on resort cabins. A dock was also damaged. At Hoffman Lake, property owners reportedly saw the tornado coming across the lake. Many trees fell on homes or other property.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Dunvilla, MN
F1 category
Jul 12, 2004
10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Many large trees were blown down and some blocked state highway 34. Four trees fell on a house on Tamarac Lake, where many other trees were blown down. On Pelican Lake, numerous oak trees were damaged. One oak tree fell on a roof. Trees also fell on a recreational vehicle and on several boats.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WNW Dunvilla, MN
F0 category
Jul 12, 2004
10:13 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56572
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado track was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Cormorant, MN
F0 category
Jun 26, 1986
4:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56572
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 14, 1968
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56572
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
May 5, 1964
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56572
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 56572 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,900
Households2,371
Housing units4,191
Income
Median household income$83,631
$100k+ households46.1%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,379
Attached single-family216
Small multifamily105
Large multifamily264
Mobile homes227
Housing mix
Single-family share80.6%
Attached-home share5.2%
Multifamily share8.8%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,918
Renter-occupied453
Vacant units1,820
Home value & age
Median home value$291,600
Owner homes $300k+48.5%
Owner homes $500k+24.1%
Owner homes $750k+9.0%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,158
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56572 have on record?

Our records show 64 hail, 51 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56572, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56572?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56572 is 2.75″. It was reported near .47 W Pelican Rapids, MN on September 4, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56572 — 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 56572 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56572 — 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 56572 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56572 — 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 56572 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56572 — 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 56572, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56572, 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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