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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56728

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56728 from June 19, 1957 through July 21, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56728 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56728 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56728

34 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 21, 2020
6:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Hallock, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FROM DIME TO QUARTER SIZED OFF AND ON THROUGH 602 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Hallock, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FROM DIME TO QUARTER SIZED OFF AND ON THROUGH 602 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Hallock, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 31, 2017
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FROM DIME TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Hallock, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2017
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL WEST OF NORTHCOTE
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Northcote, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2015
8:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .83 NNE Northcote, MN
2.50″ hail
Sep 19, 2014
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball sized hail fell after a tornado passed off to the east.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.71 NNE Hallock, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.14 SSW Hazelton, MN
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2007
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 S Northcote, MN
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2007
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 ESE Northcote, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2006
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Red Lake County · 1,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The large hail broke windows and damaged siding. Crop damage was also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Red Lake Falls, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2005
5:15 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Rustad, MN
0.75″ hail
May 19, 2004
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hallock, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 1, 2002
10:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Hallock, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2002
7:05 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Kennedy, 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 56728

34 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE TREE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN IN SHELTER BELTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Hallock, MN
63 mph
Jun 10, 2019
5:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE WIND GUST WAS MEASURED AT THE HALLOCK AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hallock, MN
66 mph
Sep 7, 2018
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hallock, MN
70 mph
Sep 7, 2018
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN MEASURED THE WIND GUST. TREES WERE UPROOTED IN THE AREA AND POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED. NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES WERE REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Humboldt, MN
83 mph
Jul 21, 2016
2:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hallock, MN
81 mph
Sep 19, 2014
5:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant damage was reported to a barn, steel pole shed, and numerous trees at a farmstead about three miles east of Northcote.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.71 NNE Hallock, MN
63 mph
Jul 6, 2014
1:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several eight to ten inch diameter box elder tree limbs were broken down in shelterbelts in southern Hallock Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.48 SSW Hallock Arpt, MN
69 mph
Jul 6, 2014
12:54 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: About two-thirds of a barn hip roof was peeled off of a century old barn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.53 NNE Mattson, MN
70 mph
Jun 25, 2013
10:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one large oak tree and several large tree branches were blown down in and near Hallock.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hallock, MN
62 mph
Jun 25, 2013
10:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The peak wind was measured by the AWOS at the Hallock airport. Several structures were damaged at the North Star Industries facility located south of the airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.12 SSW Hallock Arpt, MN
63 mph
Jul 4, 2012
8:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree branches and tree limbs were broken down. The time was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.15 W Northcote, MN
60 mph
Jun 21, 2012
3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several four to six inch diameter tree branches were broken off trees in a farm yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.57 NNW Mattson, MN
64 mph
Sep 1, 2011
2:11 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .46 W Hallock Arpt, MN
61 mph
Jul 16, 2011
9:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .46 W Hallock Arpt, MN
62 mph
Jul 26, 2010
10:14 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The west-northwest wind gust was measured by the Hallock AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: .46 W Hallock Arpt, 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 56728

5 reports
F2 category
Jul 2, 2005
8:09 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Twin vortices merged to form one tornado, which tracked for two miles. The tornado demolished two steel grain bins and blew the debris one-half mile downwind. Peak winds were estimated at 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Orleans, MN
F2 category
Jul 2, 2005
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved east-northeast along a 4 mile curved path and damaged several grain bins, uprooted numerous trees, and demolished portions of a barn 4 miles west of Northcote. Peak winds were estimated at 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Northcote, MN
F0 category
Aug 2, 1995
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Hallock, MN
F1 category
Jul 13, 1977
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 12, 1976
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56728
Kittson County · 1,812 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 56728 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,149
Households483
Housing units628
Income
Median household income$70,750
$100k+ households40.0%
$150k+ households17.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached499
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily63
Large multifamily28
Mobile homes14
Housing mix
Single-family share79.5%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share14.5%
Mobile-home share2.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied395
Renter-occupied88
Vacant units145
Home value & age
Median home value$157,000
Owner homes $300k+18.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.5%
Median year built1964
Older-home share72.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars455
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56728 have on record?

Our records show 34 hail, 34 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56728, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56728?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56728 is 2.50″. It was reported near Hallock, MN on September 19, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56728 — 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 56728 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56728 — 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 56728 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56728 — 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 56728 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56728 — 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 56728, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56728, 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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