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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Faribault, MN from May 22, 1962 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Faribault, MN · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Faribault, MN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Faribault, MN
3.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Faribault, MN
2.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
8:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Faribault, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Faribault, MN
2.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Egg sized hail reported via Slack. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Faribault, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Faribault, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Faribault, MN
2.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 WSW Faribault. Egg sized hail reported via Slack. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Faribault, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Faribault, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Faribault, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via HAM in NWSChat.
NWS Hail Report Location: Faribault, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Faribault, MN
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Faribault, MN
1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 2017
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Faribault, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
12:03 AM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were several reports of large hail throughout the city of Faribault as it lasted for around 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.59 SSW Faribault, 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 Faribault, MN

30 reports
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58 mph
Jul 29, 2025
3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At Faribault Airport. A three inch diameter tree was reported down near the airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Faribault, MN
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of a snapped 12 to 15 inch tree branch on the southern side of the Faribault Golf & Country Club. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Faribault, MN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees downed with some landing on power lines... resulting in power outages across north Faribault.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Faribault, MN
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down blocking roadway 2 miles south of Faribault. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Faribault, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
3:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 TO 16 INCH DIAMETER LIMB BROKEN OFF ON SOUTHWEST CORNER OF COUNTY ROAD 45 AND 250 ST. NOTED THAT MUCH OF THE CORNFIELD VISIBLE FROM 45 WAS LAID OVER IN THAT AREA. ABOUT A MILE N AN 8-10 TREE TOPPLED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Medford, MN
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2019
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 INCH TREE DOWN... REPORTED BY DISPATCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Faribault, MN
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2018
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN FARIBAULT. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ESTIMATED TO BE 2 FEET. NO PHOTOS PROVIDED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Faribault, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AT FARIBAULT AIRPORT. PLANES FLIPPED. OTHER DAMAGE REPORTS JUST COMING IN TO RICE COUNTY EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Faribault, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM FARIBAULT. PUBLIC REPORT OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN FARIBAULT. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ESTIMATED TO BE 2 FEET. NO PHOTOS PROVIDED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Faribault, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWEET WITH PHOTOS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO METCON BUILDING AND SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE NEARBY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Faribault, MN
110 mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WINDS OCCURRED FROM ABOUT 4 NW OF MORRISTOWN EAST TO THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST FARIBAULT TORNADO... (INCLUDING THE FARIBAULT AIRPORT AREA)... TO CANNON FALLS. WINDS WERE MOST EXTREME NEAR THE AIRPORT WITH ESTIMATED SPEEDS AROUND 110 MPH. TORNADOES MAY HAVE SPUN UP WITHIN THIS SWATH... BUT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Faribault, MN
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2018
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE DOWN IN FARIBAULT. REPORT RELAYED VIA DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Faribault, MN
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN WELLS TOWNSHIP. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Faribault, MN
UNK mph
May 25, 2018
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Faribault, MN
58 mph
Jun 12, 2017
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT FARIBAULT AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Faribault, 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 Faribault, MN

6 reports
UNK category
Jul 13, 2024
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by a trained spotter near the intersection of 270th St. E and 59th Ave.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE Medford, MN
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
11:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SECOND-HAND RELAY FROM STORM SPOTTERS OF A TORNADO CROSSING I-35 NEAR FARIBAULT. NO PHOTO PROVIDED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Faribault, MN
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CALLED IN TO REPORT TREES DOWN AND UPROOTED. A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A SHED AND THERE ARE ROAD BLOCKAGES. RADAR CONFIRMED TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Medford, MN
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
11:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SPUN UP 6 WNW FARIBAULT... TRACKED ACROSS ROBERDS LAKE AND I-35... BEFORE ENDING 5 N FARIBAULT. THE MOST EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OCCURRED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROBERDS LAKE WHERE NUMEROUS HOMES... BOATS... AND TREES WERE DAMAGED. WITNESS STATED THE WATER WAS BEING BLOWN WESTWARD BEFORE QUICKLY RETURNING TO THE EAST AS THE TORNADO PASSED. HIGH TENSION WIRES WERE DOWN ALONG I-35.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Faribault, MN
UNK category
Jul 7, 2016
12:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO DEVELOPED JUST EAST OF CANNON CITY AND TRACKED ESE FOR ABOUT 3.7 MILES. TREES WERE UPROOTED AND A BRANCH COMPLETELY IMPALED AN OUTSIDE WALL OF A HOME. ESTIMATED MAX WIND 90 MPH. . THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 5 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Faribault, MN
F0 category
Jun 4, 1984
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Faribault, MN
Rice County · 17,930 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

Faribault, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,458
Households8,841
Housing units9,363
Income
Median household income$61,662
$100k+ households38.9%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,852
Attached single-family351
Small multifamily1,197
Large multifamily1,507
Mobile homes456
Housing mix
Single-family share62.5%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share28.9%
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,780
Renter-occupied3,061
Vacant units522
Home value & age
Median home value$233,900
Owner homes $300k+29.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1973
Older-home share60.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,959
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 47 hail, 56 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Faribault, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Faribault?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Faribault, MN is 3.00″. It was reported near Faribault, MN on April 13, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Faribault — 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 Faribault address?

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