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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 56735

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 56735 from September 13, 1978 through July 10, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56735 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
50
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 56735 · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 10, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 56735

50 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
3:42 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report: Spotter estimated hail size and time is estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Caribou, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2025
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Call out to gas station in Lancaster resulted in report of lots of hail estimated to be around 1 inch. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lancaster, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture with tape measure shared on social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lancaster, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 21, 2020
5:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Orleans, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2020
6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOME LARGE HAIL ALONG WITH VERY STRONG WINDS AND VERY HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lancaster, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Caribou, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2020
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NOTED ACROSS HIGHWAY NEAR THE BORDER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Lancaster, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2020
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Caribou, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2020
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES... THROUGH 635 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Caribou, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 11, 2017
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FOR 10 MINUTES WITH VARYING SIZES UP TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Orleans, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2017
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL SHREDDED CORN AND BEAN FIELDS
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Orleans, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Caribou, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 18, 2016
10:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LITTLE BIT BIGGER THAN A QUARTER. HAIL COVERED THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Caribou, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2016
10:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PLENTY OF NICKLE TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL... NEARLY COVERED THE GROUND... AND OVER 2 INCHES OF RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Lancaster, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2015
10:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain, which knocked down some small tree branches.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lancaster, 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 56735

21 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 19, 2022
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES BLOWN DOWN NEAR CR4 AND HWY 25. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Caribou, MN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2020
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DECENT SIZE TREE BRANCES DOWN (AT LEAST 3-4 INCHES IN DIAMETER). PUBLIC REPORTER THOUGHT WINDS THAT CAUSED DAMAGE WAS A BIT AFTER 10:15PM... AND THIS MORE OR LESS MATCHES RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Lancaster, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2018
9:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 TREES... EACH 6-8 INCHES IN DIAMETER... BLOWN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2017
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON CAR. OCCURRED DURING HIGH WINDS TO 60 MPH ON THE NORTH SIDE OF A COMPLEX OF STORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster, MN
63 mph
Jun 25, 2013
10:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down, blocking a township road in rural St. Joseph Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.12 NNE Lancaster Arpt, MN
58 mph
Sep 22, 2008
10:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 6 to 8 inch diameter tree limbs were blown down in a shelterbelt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.48 N Orleans, MN
63 mph
Sep 23, 2007
9:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One large poplar tree was knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 SE Lancaster, MN
90 mph
Jul 2, 2005
10:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nearly 400 trees were uprooted. The trees fell onto buildings, power poles, and several small storage sheds. Some shingle damage was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster, MN
60 mph
Jul 2, 2005
10:18 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hallock, MN
70 mph
Jun 27, 2005
1:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured by a MNDOT RWIS sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Erskine, MN
70 mph
Jun 27, 2005
12:55 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Norman County · 2,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Ranum, MN
69 mph
Jun 23, 2005
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three grain bins were blown apart and thrown onto the nearby railroad tracks. An old garage was damaged and shingles were blown off a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster, MN
63 mph
Jul 21, 2004
3:48 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three inch diameter tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Caribou, MN
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2001
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Orleans, MN
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2001
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 56735
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SSE Baudette, 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 56735

10 reports
UNK category
Jul 19, 2022
6:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TRACKED INTERMITTENTLY NORTH-NORTHEASTWARD FOR AROUND 1.5 MILE... DISIPATING AROUND 2 NE OF LANCASTER BY 142 PM CDT. SEVERAL POPLAR TREES LOCATED IN A GROVE ALONG THE NORTH BRANCH OF THE TWO RIVER RIVER WERE SNAPPED ANYWHERE FROM 10 TO 20 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. A FEW OTHERS WERE SNAPPED NEARER THE BASE IN DOWNSTREAM SHELTER BELTS. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 80 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 40 YARDS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Lancaster, MN
F1 category
Jul 3, 2005
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Roseau County · 4,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked from 5 miles northwest of Haug to 5 miles north-northwest of Haug. Many large trees were snapped off or uprooted in a wildlife area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 NW Greenbush, MN
F0 category
Jul 2, 2005
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was visible between lightning flashes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Lancaster, MN
F2 category
Jul 2, 2005
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado snapped off 2 power poles and tore 2 steel grain bins from their foundations. The steel debris was carried over one mile downwind. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Humboldt, MN
F1 category
Jul 2, 2005
7:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tore the doors off a steel building, flipped a camper trailer, and uprooted around 50 trees. Around 30 power poles were damaged, causing $150,000 in damages to the local utility.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Humboldt, MN
F2 category
Jun 23, 2005
3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown occurred in Orleans. The tornado destroyed six large grain bins at the elevator and one small storage shed. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Orleans, MN
F0 category
May 29, 2002
1:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path length was not continuous and no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Lancaster, MN
F0 category
Aug 5, 1984
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 8, 1984
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
Kittson County · 1,812 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 23, 1982
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 56735
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 56735 area census snapshot

People & households
Population658
Households281
Housing units384
Income
Median household income$66,625
$100k+ households46.3%
$150k+ households15.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached295
Attached single-family19
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily29
Mobile homes36
Housing mix
Single-family share76.8%
Attached-home share5.0%
Multifamily share8.9%
Mobile-home share9.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied216
Renter-occupied65
Vacant units103
Home value & age
Median home value$163,900
Owner homes $300k+12.5%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1959
Older-home share75.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars278
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 56735 have on record?

Our records show 50 hail, 21 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 56735, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 10, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 56735?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 56735 is 2.50″. It was reported near St Vincent, MN on July 18, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 56735 — 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 56735 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 56735 — 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 56735 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 56735 — 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 56735 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 56735 — 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 56735, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 56735, 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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