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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Buffalo Lake, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Buffalo Lake, MN from June 15, 1973 through August 11, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Buffalo Lake, MN · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Buffalo Lake, MN

24 reports
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2.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of baseball size hail at the Oakdale Golf Course. Cars dented and windows shattered.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Buffalo Lake, MN
2.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated up to baseball sized hail north of Buffalo Lake near Lake Allie. Time estimated by radar and sized estimated via pictures on twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Buffalo Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Buffalo Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2016
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Cosmos, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 3, 2014
8:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 SW Lakeside, MN
0.75″ hail
Sep 3, 2014
8:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Lakeside, MN
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2014
4:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.99 NW Lakeside, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2012
10:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.49 E Buffalo Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2012
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 E Buffalo Lake, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2007
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Buffalo Lake, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2006
1:29 PM CST
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Buffalo Lake, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 24, 2006
12:50 PM CST
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeside, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2005
7:30 AM CST
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeside, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2003
6:43 PM CST
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Buffalo Lake, MN
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2002
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakeside, 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 Buffalo Lake, MN

15 reports
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67 mph
Aug 3, 2022
4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PRIVATE WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Buffalo Lake, MN
65 mph
Jul 23, 2022
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AROUND BUFFALO LAKE. TIME IS ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND DURATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo Lake, MN
UNK mph
May 11, 2022
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED DESTROYED BARN... GRAIN BIN... AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Buffalo Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GRAIN BINS DOWN... POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Buffalo Lake, MN
64 mph
Jun 17, 2012
10:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down north and east of Buffalo Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.59 N Buffalo Lake, MN
60 mph
May 18, 2012
4:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Buffalo Lake, MN
69 mph
Jul 11, 2008
8:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to grain tower, multipal trees toppled.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Buffalo Lake, MN
60 mph
Jul 4, 2003
12:40 AM CST
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sacred Heart, MN
58 mph
Aug 7, 2000
9:13 PM CST
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo Lake, MN
58 mph
Jun 22, 1997
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 inch diameter branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Lakeside, MN
UNK mph
Aug 28, 1995
6:10 AM CST
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jun 16, 1992
10:10 PM PST
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNK mph
Jun 16, 1992
9:40 PM PST
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNK mph
Jun 20, 1983
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MN
UNK mph
Jun 15, 1973
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Buffalo Lake, MN

7 reports
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The fifth and final tornado in two hours to hit the Buffalo Lake area touched down 7 miles north of Buffalo Lake, or 1.5 miles northeast of Churchill. It traveled straight north, occasionally downing trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Churchill, MN
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This fourth tornado entered Renville County at 1912 CST and hit portions of one farmstead. Sheds, outbuildings and grain bins were damaged, a barn was flattened, and a number of trees were downed. The tornado dissipated before it reached Highway 212.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Buffalo Lake, MN
F2 category
Jun 24, 2003
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This third tornado entered Renville County at 1845 CST and entered the city of Buffalo Lake, where damage was significant. Five people sustained minor injuries. Roofs were blown off the Lutheran Church, as well as a number of homes and businesses. Sheds and garages were blown down, a grain elevator was destroyed, and hundreds of trees were broken. Video and a storm survey determined the tornado was multiple vortex. 29 houses were damaged beyond repair, 51 sustained major damage, and 120 more suffered minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Buffalo Lake, MN
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
6:31 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This second tornado entered Renville County at 1831 CST, then remained nearly stationary in an open field for about 10 minutes. Then it began moving northeast again, crossing Highway 212, then looping back to the south as the tornado roped out. The only damage was to some power lines and transformers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Buffalo Lake, MN
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
5:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The first of five tornadoes to hit the Buffalo Lake area this evening, the tornado hit three farmsteads before crossing into Sibley County at 1755 CST. Trees were knocked down, sheds and outbuildings destroyed, a grain dryer was overturned, a grain bin and silo were destroyed, and houses sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSW Buffalo Lake, MN
F0 category
May 18, 1996
11:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Buffalo Lake, MN
F0 category
Jul 21, 1995
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Buffalo Lake, MN
Renville County · 5,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in extreme eastern Renville County, then proceeded into western McLeod County. Tornado remained in open county and on ground for 10 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Stewart, 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

Buffalo Lake, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population664
Households237
Housing units285
Income
Median household income$56,719
$100k+ households30.0%
$150k+ households7.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached229
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily19
Mobile homes26
Housing mix
Single-family share80.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.5%
Mobile-home share9.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied174
Renter-occupied63
Vacant units48
Home value & age
Median home value$106,000
Owner homes $300k+1.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1959
Older-home share76.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars215
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 15 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Buffalo Lake, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Buffalo Lake?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Buffalo Lake, MN is 2.75″. It was reported near Buffalo Lake, MN on August 11, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Buffalo Lake — 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 Buffalo Lake address?

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