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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elysian, MN from June 18, 1974 through May 12, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elysian, MN · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last May 12, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elysian, MN

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 11, 2022
11:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED ON NORTH AND NORTHEAST SIDE OF TOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elysian, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2019
8:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elysian, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2019
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elysian, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT/PHOTO FROM TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elysian, MN
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2008
2:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.26 SSE Cordova, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2007
9:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Elysian, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
1:27 AM CST-6
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Elysian, MN
0.88″ hail
Sep 26, 2006
8:01 PM CST
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elysian, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 1999
6:45 AM CST
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Elysian, MN
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 1998
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elysian, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 18, 1974
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 18, 1974
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 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 Elysian, MN

9 reports
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UNK mph
May 12, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND POWER LINES DOWN IN ELYSIAN. E60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elysian, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE HALF OF A TREE SNAPPED. NO DIAMETER OR PHOTO PROVIDED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elysian, MN
70 mph
Jun 16, 2014
5:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was lots of damage in Elysian, including numerous large trees down, including 7 that were blocking the main roads. Other reports included; shingles off two homes, broke rafters in garage, and damage to three boat docks on Lake Francis.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.22 WNW Elysian, MN
64 mph
May 8, 2014
1:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and a transformer were damaged between Elysian and Waterville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .25 E Elysian, MN
62 mph
Sep 15, 2010
5:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A local private weather station measured a wind gust of 62 mph northwest of Elysian, Minnesota. In addition, several trees were uprooted around Elysian Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.7 E Marysburg, MN
64 mph
Jul 23, 2010
11:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An automated weather station had a measured wind gust of 65 mph north of Greenland, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.49 N Greenland, MN
64 mph
Jul 31, 2008
7:04 AM CST-6
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at Elysian Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.94 NNW Greenland, MN
63 mph
Jun 8, 2005
2:30 AM CST
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 25 large trees were downed across Le Sueur. One tree fell onto a home at Nichols Court and caused considerable damage to the roof and an upstairs bedroom. Another tree blocked County Road 112.
NWS Wind Report Location: Le Sueur, MN
58 mph
Jul 18, 1998
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches and a power line down. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elysian, 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 Elysian, MN

2 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2019
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE SPOTTERS REPORT 5-10 SECOND TOUCHDOWN IN GROVE OF TREES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Elysian, MN
EF0 category
Mar 19, 2012
5:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elysian, MN
Le Sueur County · 10,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The EF-0 tornado that formed in northern Waseca County continued to move northward across the western sections of Elysian in Le Sueur County, where two small empty grain bins were blown into a field. Also, a small metal shed was blown across Highway 60 in the same area. ||As the tornado continued to track north of Lake Francis, the damage pattern became more complex, and some damage signatures were associated with downburst winds. However, the damage pattern was such that it impossible to discern between the tornado damage and any downburst damage. Therefore there is no separate entry for thunderstorm wind damage at this point. ||The path length of the tornado in Le Sueur County was approximately 3.7 miles, which ended at the St. Peters Church two miles north of Lake Francis. Although most of the damage was associated with uprooted trees and roof damage to homes, numerous boat docks and lifts along the northern shore of Lake Francis were picked up and tossed into the adjacent properties. ||Based on damage, winds were estimated at 80 mph, and the total path length across Waseca and Le Sueur Counties was 6.54 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .36 SW Elysian, 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

Elysian, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population663
Households282
Housing units343
Income
Median household income$98,571
$100k+ households53.2%
$150k+ households28.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached265
Attached single-family36
Small multifamily17
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes25
Housing mix
Single-family share77.3%
Attached-home share10.5%
Multifamily share5.0%
Mobile-home share7.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied240
Renter-occupied42
Vacant units61
Home value & age
Median home value$295,700
Owner homes $300k+49.2%
Owner homes $500k+16.3%
Owner homes $750k+9.2%
Median year built1987
Older-home share44.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars264
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 9 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Elysian, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elysian?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elysian, MN is 1.50″. It was reported near Elysian, MN on June 18, 1974.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elysian — 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 Elysian address?

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