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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bemidji, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bemidji, MN from August 17, 1956 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
93
Wind Reports
107
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bemidji, MN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bemidji, MN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
10:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Sw Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
10:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Ssw Bemidji, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 25, 2026
3:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of hailstones ranging from a half inch or so in size to about half dollar in size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reports hail around town varying from nickel to quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bemidji, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bemidji, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
3:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bemidji, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2021
12:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF ECLES AND NORTHERN TOWNSHIPS FROM 7 AM THROUGH 715 AM CDT. REPORTS AND PHOTOS POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bemidji, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 28, 2021
12:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2021
12:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2021
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2021
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULITPLE REPORTS OF LARGE HAIL IN AND AROUND BEMIDJI. PHOTOS AND REPORTS POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2020
4:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR LAKE PLANTAGENET.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2020
7:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER HAIL AND TORRENTIAL RAINFALL 8 MILES NORTH OF BEMIDJI VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Bemidji, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2019
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG DIVISION STREET
NWS Hail Report Location: Bemidji, 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 Bemidji, MN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 25, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nw Bemidji, MN
71 mph
Aug 27, 2025
5:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station via Weather Underground... I.D. Jefferson Corners - KMNBEMID79. Measured gust to 71 mph. Duration of severe gusts unknown due to power outage right after initial gust. Initial gust with onset of derecho.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Bemidji, MN
80 mph
Jun 23, 2025
6:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 WNW Bemidji. Mesonet station BMJM5 Bemidji MN 2 WNW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Bemidji, MN
106 mph
Jun 23, 2025
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Bemidji. AWOS station KBJI Bemidji AP MN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were reports of multiple branches down... power flashes... and home damage. Winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NE Bemidji. Dozens of trees down in Diamond Point Park. Trees down across the Bemidji area. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
4:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports Trees down in Bemidji... power outages on the NW side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Bemidji. Emergency Manager reports Trees down in Bemidji... power outages on the NW side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2023
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PONTOON BOAT AND LIFT OVERTURNED ON SCHOOLCRAFT RIVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Bemidji, MN
64 mph
Aug 5, 2022
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTED TIME. PEAK WIND MEASURED AT BY A RAWS STATION. TIME ADJUSTED BASED ON OTHER NEARBY WIND SENSOR READINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2022
7:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES BLOWN DOWN CAUSING DAMAGE TO SHINGLES AND SIDING OF A HOUSE. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Lavinia, MN
64 mph
Jul 23, 2022
8:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY RAWS SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES SNAPPED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2022
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN NORTH OF THE BEMIDJI AIRPORT IN NORTHEAST ECKLES AND SOUTHWEAST LIBERTY TOWNSHIPS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON LOCAL WIND SENSOR REPORTS AND RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Bemidji, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2022
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN NORTH OF THE BEMIDJI AIRPORT IN NORTHWEST NORTHERN TOWNSHIP AND SOUTHWEST TURTLE LAKE TOWNSHIP. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON LOCAL WIND SENSOR REPORTS AND RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Bemidji, 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 Bemidji, MN

5 reports
UNK category
Jul 7, 2018
11:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TRACKED TO THE EAST-NORTHEAST FOR ABOUT 4 BLOCKS TO AROUND 19TH STREET AND BEMIDJI AVE NORTH. IT SNAPPED OR UPROOTED AROUND 100 TREES... TORE A CHIMNEY OFF A HOUSE... AND SLID A GARAGE OFF ITS FOUNDATION. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 100 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Bemidji, MN
UNK category
Jul 7, 2018
11:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED EF-1 TORNADO WEST OF BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY. ALONG ITS 0.7 MILE PATH... A GARAGE WAS LIFTED OF ITS FOUNDATION... MANY ASH AND PINE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED... SHINGLES AND ROOFS WERE DAMAGED... AND PROJECTILES DAMAGED WINDOWS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Bemidji, MN
EF0 category
Jul 22, 2010
4:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near Hwy 71 and had an intermittent path to the east. Several smaller branches were broken down in forested areas along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Bemidji, MN
F0 category
Jul 17, 2001
5:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An amateur radio operator reported a brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Saum, MN
F0 category
Aug 6, 1969
12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Bemidji, MN
Beltrami County · 14,934 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 · City

Bemidji, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,490
Households6,455
Housing units7,112
Income
Median household income$53,850
$100k+ households28.9%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,305
Attached single-family522
Small multifamily730
Large multifamily2,118
Mobile homes437
Housing mix
Single-family share46.5%
Attached-home share7.3%
Multifamily share40.0%
Mobile-home share6.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,707
Renter-occupied3,748
Vacant units657
Home value & age
Median home value$189,500
Owner homes $300k+21.9%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,761
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 93 hail, 107 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Bemidji, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bemidji?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bemidji, MN is 2.75″. It was reported near Bemidji, MN on July 17, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bemidji — 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 Bemidji address?

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