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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ellendale, MN from July 7, 1957 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.90″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ellendale, MN · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ellendale, MN

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Lots of hail... the largest around quarter-sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Hope, MN
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via X showing golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hope, MN
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measurement provided via phone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hope, MN
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ellendale, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2020
10:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Lemond, MN
1.90″ hail
Aug 13, 2019
9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT RELAYED BY TV METEOROLOGIST VIA TWITTER. PHOTO PROVIDED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lemond, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 8, 2014
5:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Ellendale, MN
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2014
5:19 AM CST-6
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ellendale, MN
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ellendale, MN
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
6:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 NE Ellendale, MN
1.25″ hail
Mar 21, 2007
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Steele Center, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2002
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lemond, MN
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2002
3:32 PM CST
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hope, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 21, 1987
1:25 AM CST
Hail report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Ellendale, MN

30 reports
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52 mph
Jul 20, 2026
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN096 I-35 - Hope - Mp 30.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hope, MN
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2021
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 64MPH WIND GUST... BROUGHT REPEATER ANTENNAS DOWN... AND LIFTED PLAY SET OUT OF THE GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lemond, MN
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2021
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE... PHOTO FROM SKYWARN GROUP ON FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lemond, MN
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4-6 INCH TREE BRANCHES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lemond, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
4:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 6 INCH BRANCHES DOWN ACROSS TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellendale, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED AT BASE. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellendale, MN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN IN YARD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RESIDENT AND RADAR. PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellendale, MN
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2017
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PART OF A BARN ROOF WAS LOFTED AND MISPLACED SEVERAL FEET AWAY FROM THE BARN. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lemond, MN
60 mph
May 26, 2016
7:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MNDOT SENSOR ON I-35 NORTH OF ELLENDALE
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Ellendale, MN
UNK mph
May 26, 2016
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE WAS REPORTED... ALONG WITH A RAILROAD CROSSING GUARD BLOWN OVER... AND MOST OF THE CITY WAS WITHOUT POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellendale, MN
60 mph
Jul 24, 2015
6:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A one foot diameter tree was blown down east of New Richland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.86 S Lemond, MN
60 mph
Jun 17, 2015
2:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along I-35 near Ellendale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 NE Ellendale, MN
60 mph
Jun 17, 2015
2:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported blown down north of Ellendale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.71 S Hope, MN
62 mph
Jun 16, 2014
5:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.3 SSE Hope, MN
60 mph
Jun 16, 2014
5:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down at the intersection of County Road 218 and 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 SSW Hope, 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 Ellendale, MN

11 reports
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
9:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reports a tornado southwest of Ellendale... moving northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Ellendale, MN
UNK category
Aug 13, 2019
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PHONED IN REPORT OF CORN DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Ellendale, MN
UNK category
Aug 13, 2019
9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PHONED IN REPORT OF BRIEF ROPE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Lemond, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
6:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated in Freeborn County, near Clark's Grove and producing minor damage in Geneva. It entered Steele County near County Road 45 and 168th Street SW and moved north-northeast for most of the time it existed, but at about (43.9154, -93.2159), it turned and began moving to the north-northwest, and dissipated while on its north-northwest track. Thus, the overall path length was 12.93 miles when accounting for the change in direction. In Steele County, several outbuildings were destroyed, the roof was taken off a barn, and numerous large trees were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.16 ESE Ellendale, MN
EF2 category
Jun 17, 2010
6:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved from Freeborn County and into Steele County and began moving to the north-northwest, thereby missing the city of Ellendale. At about (43.9255, -93.3453), it began moving toward the northwest, and at about (43.9407, -93.3627), it actually turned some more and moved toward the west-northwest until it finally dissipated. Accounting for the change in direction, the tornado had an actual path length of 7.7 miles in Steele County. Along the way, several homes experienced significant structural damage, with one house completely destroyed and the roof removed from two others. Many outbuildings were destroyed, and hundreds of trees were uprooted and snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.99 SW Ellendale, MN
F0 category
May 1, 2001
5:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in field. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Hope, MN
F0 category
May 24, 1989
6:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 7, 1984
6:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F4 category
Apr 30, 1967
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Apr 30, 1967
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
May 22, 1962
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Ellendale, MN
Steele County · 12,070 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

Ellendale, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population626
Households294
Housing units303
Income
Median household income$80,417
$100k+ households44.6%
$150k+ households9.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached236
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily19
Large multifamily26
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share77.9%
Attached-home share5.3%
Multifamily share14.9%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied230
Renter-occupied64
Vacant units9
Home value & age
Median home value$150,000
Owner homes $300k+12.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share68.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars269
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 33 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Ellendale, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ellendale?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ellendale, MN is 1.90″. It was reported near Lemond, MN on August 13, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ellendale — 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 Ellendale address?

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