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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Detroit Lakes, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Detroit Lakes, MN from July 4, 1966 through July 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Detroit Lakes, MN · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Detroit Lakes, MN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2024
8:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail southside of Big Detroit Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2024
7:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stones 3/4 to 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2023
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Shoreham, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
1:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail via email.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
2.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relays report of large hail in Pickerel Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Rochert, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2022
3:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BECKER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE RELAYED REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR ROCHERT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rochert, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2021
5:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS RECEIVED OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL RECEIVED AROUND BIG DETROIT LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2021
5:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ON EAST SIDE OF BIG DETROIT LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Detroit Lakes, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rochert, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
6:19 AM CST-6
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.11 SSE Rochert, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
6:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Rochert, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2012
7:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.67 SE Detroit Lakes Arpt, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2012
2:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The report was made via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.11 SSE Rochert, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2012
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at Pickeral Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.8 S Rochert, MN
2.50″ hail
Jun 19, 2012
2:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at Long Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Detroit Lakes Arpt, 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 Detroit Lakes, MN

30 reports
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64 mph
Jul 7, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS Station reports wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports and video from public and news media outlets of structure damage to at least 2 businesses in eastern Detroit Lakes MN from thunderstorm wind gusts July 31. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Detroit Lakes, MN
72 mph
Aug 5, 2022
2:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A RAWS STATION. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND OTHER NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2022
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BECKER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED WIDESPREAD DAMAGE NEAR THE COTTON LAKE AND ROCHERT AREA. DAMAGE INCLUDED NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN... LARGE TREE FELL INTO KITCHEN OF HOME... NUMEROUS TREES BLOCKING ROADS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochert, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES LIFTED OFF ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN. SOME HAVE FALLEN ON POWER LINES. SHINGLES LIFTED OFF ROOF OF HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 ENE Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN. SOME HAVE FALLEN ON POWER LINES. SHINGLES LIFTED OFF ROOF OF HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Detroit Lakes, MN
58 mph
May 27, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Shoreham, MN
58 mph
May 27, 2022
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Detroit Lakes, MN
59 mph
Aug 14, 2020
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A RAWS STATION. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
58 mph
Sep 4, 2017
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE DETROIT LAKES AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Detroit Lakes, MN
80 mph
Jul 17, 2017
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED AROUND LAKE SALLIE... LAKE MELISSA... AND THE GREATER DETROIT LAKES AREA. ROADS BLOCKED AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Detroit Lakes, MN
80 mph
Jul 17, 2017
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE WIND GUST WAS MEASURED BY A RAWS STATION. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED NEAR FLOYD LAKE. ONE 24X40 SHED LIFTED AND COLLAPSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
80 mph
Jul 12, 2017
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE WIND GUST WAS MEASURED BY A RAWS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS DOWN ALONG THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN DETROIT LAKES AND FRAZEE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Detroit Lakes, 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 Detroit Lakes, MN

5 reports
UNK category
Jul 7, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roof off building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.5 Nw Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK category
Jul 7, 2026
12:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Snapped trees. Roof off building. MNDOT reports debris on roadway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Detroit Lakes, MN
UNK category
Aug 5, 2022
2:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO WAS LIKELY WRAPPED IN DOWNBURST WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF ITS NEARLY 31 MILE PATH...THROUGH LITTLE TOAD LAKE... TOAD LAKE... AND WOLF LAKE... ENDING AROUND 2 SE OF MENAHGA BY 1035 PM CDT. NUMEROUS PINE... OAK... AND POPLAR TREES WERE VIOLENTLY SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG WITH SEVERAL WOODEN POWER POLES. FARM OUTBUILDING ROOFS WERE RIPPED OFF. A MODERN HOG BARN... A OLDER STYLE BARN... AND SEVERAL SMALLER OUTBUILDINGS WERE BLOWN DOWN AT VARIOUS FARMSTEADS. MAX WINDS TO 115 MPH. MAX WIDTH TO 600 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rochert, MN
F0 category
Jul 25, 1999
1:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Detroit Lakes, MN
F0 category
Aug 31, 1973
7:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Detroit Lakes, MN
Becker County · 15,759 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

Detroit Lakes, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,002
Households4,485
Housing units5,108
Income
Median household income$62,123
$100k+ households30.5%
$150k+ households7.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,135
Attached single-family230
Small multifamily534
Large multifamily1,090
Mobile homes119
Housing mix
Single-family share61.4%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share31.8%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,671
Renter-occupied1,814
Vacant units623
Home value & age
Median home value$246,200
Owner homes $300k+38.1%
Owner homes $500k+14.1%
Owner homes $750k+8.5%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,136
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 58 hail, 54 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Detroit Lakes, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Detroit Lakes?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Detroit Lakes, MN is 4.50″. It was reported near Detroit Lakes, MN on July 4, 1966.

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

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

I am selling a home in Detroit Lakes — 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 Detroit Lakes address?

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