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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56579

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56579 from July 29, 1960 through June 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
58
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56579 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56579

25 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2017
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOME QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL IN HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Rothsay, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 5, 2017
6:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WNW Rothsay, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2016
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO GOLFBALL SIZE AT COUNTY ROAD 16 AND 270TH AVENUE. DRIFTS OF HAIL UP TO 1 FT ON EDGE OF ROAD WITH HAIL COVERING ROAD. CROP DAMAGE DUE TO HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Everdell, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2016
7:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Everdell, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2016
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Everdell, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2016
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Rothsay, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2015
3:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Widespread hail and wind damage occurred across central Oscar Township. Area wheat and corn fields were flattened and desiccated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 N Carlisle, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2015
3:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail covered Interstate 94 near mile marker 42.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.38 SSE Rothsay, MN
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2010
3:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.93 ENE Lawndale, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.8 NE Rothsay, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2006
7:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Roseau County · 4,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greenbush, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2006
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Marshall County · 3,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Strandquist, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 25, 2005
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail occurred along the Wilkin/Otter Tail county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Elizabeth, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 25, 2005
4:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Rothsay, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2005
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Rothsay, 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 56579

58 reports
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84 mph
Jun 23, 2025
5:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN 10 meter measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Rothsay, MN
59 mph
May 19, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN Mesonet: Rothsay 2W 10m gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Rothsay, MN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report: Tree damage to grove... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Lawndale, MN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Rothsay. Delayed report: 10 inch healthy tree blown down... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rothsay, MN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report: 10 inch healthy tree blown down... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rothsay, MN
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2022
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS 6-10 INCH TREE BRANCHES DOWN IN ROTHSAY MN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rothsay, MN
60 mph
Jul 16, 2022
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED BY A MNDOT RWIS STATION LOCATED ALONG INTERSTATE 94. LARGE 6 TO 10 INCH BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN IN AND AROUND ROTHSAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Rothsay, MN
60 mph
Jul 16, 2022
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROTHSAY RWIS GUSTED TO 60MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rothsay, MN
63 mph
Jun 23, 2022
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A MNDOT RWIS STATION ALONG INTERSTATE 94.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Rothsay, MN
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY WND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Lawndale, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 4 TO 8 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN IS FARMSTEAD SHELTERBELTS ACROSS OSCAR TOWNSHIP. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Elizabeth, MN
65 mph
May 13, 2022
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GUST FROM THE ROTHSAY RWIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rothsay, MN
64 mph
Jul 10, 2021
4:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A MNDOT RWIS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Rothsay, MN
64 mph
Jun 8, 2021
4:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROTHSAY ARWS GUSTED TO 64MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rothsay, MN
64 mph
Aug 15, 2020
7:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT AN RWIS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Rothsay, 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 56579

9 reports
UNK category
Jul 9, 2019
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO IS THE THIRD TORNADO FORMED IN A CYCLIC SERIES. IT TRACKED FOR ABOUT A MILE TO ABOUT 8SW ROTHSAY BY 623 PM CDT. AT ONE POINT IT SNAPPED SEVERAL ASH TREES IN A FIELD SHELTERBELT. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 105 MPH WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NE Breckenridge, MN
EF2 category
Sep 4, 2014
3:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked intermittently for about two miles, leaving a track through corn and grain fields. It tore down numerous two to three foot diameter hardwood trees and ripped shingles, roofing, and siding off a house. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.46 NNE Rothsay, MN
EF0 category
Aug 7, 2010
6:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred in an open field. No significant damage was observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 NE Rothsay, MN
F1 category
Aug 25, 2005
4:49 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A torrnado briefly touched down and tracked eastward for about one-quarter of a mile across the north edge of a farmstead. Numerous trees were snapped off or uprooted. A 12x48 foot mobile home was flipped onto its top and destroyed. The mobile home had been resting on its transport wheels in an east-west orientation and was not anchored. It was flipped about 25 yards to the northeast and landed in a north-south orientation. Peak winds were estimated at 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Rothsay, MN
F1 category
Aug 2, 2004
2:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous large trees were uprooted or snapped off. A large evergreen was embedded in the north side of the Trondhjem township hall. A road sign was also twisted along 360th street near county road 21. A corn crib was thrown about 100 feet across a road and demolished. Power poles were also snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Erhard, MN
F0 category
Aug 2, 2004
2:06 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was seen from the Rothsay truck stop.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Rothsay, MN
F2 category
Jun 19, 2002
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown demolished a 76x296 foot roof on a turkey barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Rothsay, MN
F1 category
Jun 26, 1986
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
Wilkin County · 2,239 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 29, 1960
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56579
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 56579 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,070
Households399
Housing units425
Income
Median household income$95,288
$100k+ households53.1%
$150k+ households25.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached393
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily12
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes19
Housing mix
Single-family share92.5%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share2.8%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied364
Renter-occupied35
Vacant units26
Home value & age
Median home value$210,500
Owner homes $300k+27.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1972
Older-home share63.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars394
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56579 have on record?

Our records show 25 hail, 58 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56579, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 23, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56579?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56579 is 1.75″. It was reported near Everdell, MN on August 27, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56579 — 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 56579 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56579 — 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 56579 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56579 — 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 56579 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56579 — 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 56579, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56579, 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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