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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Crookston, MN from July 6, 1957 through July 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56716 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
93
Wind Reports
70
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Crookston, MN · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Crookston, MN

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 24, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 E Angus, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2025
3:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hailing at time of the report. Estimated size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Euclid, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2022
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Crookston, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2022
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWO OR MORE HAIL STONES AGGREGATED TO AN ESTIMATED LENGTH OF 1.5 INCHES OR GREATER. PICTURE SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. LOCATION GIVEN WAS 5 S OF CROOKSTON... BUT ADJUSTED TO BETTER MATCH RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Crookston, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2021
5:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF HAIL TO BE AROUND QUARTER SIZED... POSSIBLY UP TO GOLF BALL SIZED BUT COULD NOT CONFIRM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Gentilly, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2020
11:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Crookston, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2020
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Gentilly, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2018
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CROP DAMAGE REPORTED IN FIELD FROM HAIL. SIZE ESTIMATED BY FARMER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Euclid, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2018
10:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE AND WIND DRIVEN HAIL STRIPPED SUGARBEET... BEAN... AND WHEAT FIELD IN FAER EASTERN EUCLID AND WESTERN BELGIUM TOWNSHIPS. LARGE TREE BRANCHES WERE BROKEN DOWN THROUGHOUT THE AREA AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Euclid, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2018
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crookston, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2018
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Crookston, MN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
2:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Crookston, MN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crookston, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 5, 2017
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. HAIL BETWEEN GENTILLY AND CROOKSTON... ALONG THE BYPASS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Crookston, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 5, 2017
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Crookston, 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 Crookston, MN

30 reports
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76 mph
Aug 8, 2025
9:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Crookston airport measured peak gust via 1 min observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Crookston, MN
62 mph
Jun 23, 2025
5:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN 10 meter measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Crookston, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power outages as a result of trees on powerlines NW of Red Lake falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Euclid, MN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on NE side of town: Facebook.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Crookston, MN
59 mph
Aug 29, 2024
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KCKN AWOS peak wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Crookston, MN
60 mph
Aug 29, 2024
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Crookston NDAWN 3 meter wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Crookston, MN
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2024
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reports trees down in town of various sizes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Crookston, MN
59 mph
Sep 5, 2023
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KCKN Crookston AP MN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Crookston, MN
62 mph
Aug 5, 2022
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE CROOKSTON AIRPORT /KCKN/. SEVERAL TREES WERE REPORTED BLOWN DOWN IN THE COMMUNITIES OF FISHER AND CROOKSON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Crookston, MN
62 mph
Jul 23, 2022
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crookston, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
6:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWNED AND DAMAGED AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO A GARAGE AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN CROOKSTON. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crookston, MN
62 mph
Jun 20, 2020
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE CROOKSTON AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Crookston, MN
62 mph
Jun 18, 2020
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crookston, MN
62 mph
Jun 11, 2020
3:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WINDS MEASURED AT THE CROOKSTON AIRPORT /KCKN/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Crookston, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2019
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN ACROSS THE NORTHERN PART OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crookston, 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 Crookston, MN

16 reports
UNK category
May 15, 2025
10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Polk County Sheriffs Office relayed report from on duty deputy of tornado east of Crookston. Time and location estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Crookston, MN
UNK category
Apr 23, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A VIDEO SHOWS THAT A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AND TRACKED FOR A HALF MILE OR LESS ACROSS VERY WET AND MAINLY OPENED FIELDS JUST SOUTH OF MN HIGHWAY 102... ROUGHLY 8 SE CROOKSTON. THE TORNADO LIFTED AFTER LESS THAN A MINUTE... THOUGH THE FUNNEL CLOUD ITSELF WAS REPORTEDLY VISIBLE FOR A MINUTE OR TWO LONGER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Harold, MN
UNK category
Jul 26, 2016
1:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TRACKED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ROUGHLY 5 MILES TO AROUND 2 SE DOROTHY BY 910 PM CDT. THE TORNADO BROKE DOWN NUMEROUS LARGE TREES IN SHELTER BELTS... ROLLED A HORSE TRAILER... BLEW APART A CALF SHED AND BLEW DOWN A HAY SHED ALONG ITS PATH. MAXIMUM WIDTH UP TO 300 YARDS WIDE. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Dorothy, MN
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2011
7:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado tracked for about a mile to around two miles southwest of Gentilly. Several large tree limbs were torn down, three trees were partially uprooted at a farmstead, and a few large tree limbs were torn down in a shelterbelt. Damage indicated peak winds of about 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.31 SW Gentilly, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
5:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked northeastward for nearly 3 miles. The tornado tore a 5,000 bushel steel grain bin from its concrete pad and tossed it a half mile into a field. Several trees were snapped off or uprooted in a shelterbelt and shingles were torn from a house roof. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.31 SW Gentilly, MN
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2007
3:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in an open field to the south of county road 9, about 2 miles west of the sugar beet plant. A rope funnel persisted for about 3 minutes, with intermittent tornado touchdowns over about a 2 minute period.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 NNE Girard, MN
F1 category
Jun 23, 2005
4:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed on the northern edge of a downburst wind core. Trees were snapped off in shelterbelts and shingles torn off roofs. Estimated peak wind speeds were 110 mph. The tornado continued into Red Lake county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Euclid, MN
F2 category
May 21, 2005
2:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Crookston, and created a west-to-east damage path. The tornado hit a well-constructed pole barn and then travelled into an open field. Several large trees were snapped in half. The estimated peak wind speed was 140 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Crookston, MN
F0 category
Aug 26, 2002
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado track was found, which continued into Red Lake county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Euclid, MN
F0 category
Jun 24, 1998
6:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 N Crookston, MN
F0 category
Jul 1, 1987
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 22, 1983
12:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 24, 1978
8:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 24, 1978
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Jul 13, 1977
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Crookston, MN
Polk County · 10,621 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

Crookston, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,388
Households3,373
Housing units3,828
Income
Median household income$54,003
$100k+ households29.8%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,268
Attached single-family126
Small multifamily570
Large multifamily731
Mobile homes133
Housing mix
Single-family share59.3%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share34.0%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,990
Renter-occupied1,383
Vacant units455
Home value & age
Median home value$160,700
Owner homes $300k+10.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1965
Older-home share71.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,085
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 93 hail, 70 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near Crookston, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Crookston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Crookston, MN is 3.50″. It was reported near Crookston, MN on July 6, 1957.

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

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

I am selling a home in Crookston — 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 Crookston address?

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