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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Forest Lake, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Forest Lake, MN from July 12, 1965 through June 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forest Lake, MN · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Forest Lake, MN

22 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2020
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON TWITTER. SEVERAL LARGE STONES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Forest Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2020
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 5, 2019
6:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
2.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2019
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 5, 2019
5:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 11, 2017
2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Forest Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2015
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of half dollar size hail around the town of Forest Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 W Forest Lake, MN
2.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.13 SSW Forest Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2008
6:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurred near Highways 61 and 97.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 W Forest Lake, MN
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2008
6:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Forest Lake, MN
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2008
4:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.8 ESE Forest Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2008
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 SE Forest Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2008
3:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Forest Lake, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 8, 2007
1:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurred at I-35 rest area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, MN

20 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report relayed from dispatch... time estimated from radar. Several trees and powerlines down in Forest City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2017
7:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
60 mph
Jun 21, 2013
2:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were blown onto power lines, causing scattered outages in Forest Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Forest Lake, MN
70 mph
Jul 10, 2011
9:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds caused a large area of northern Washington County to lose power. The hardest hit area was Forest Lake, where several large trees fell on cars and homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W Forest Lake, MN
60 mph
Jul 1, 2011
5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees and power lines were blown down around Forest Lake, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 SW Forest Lake, MN
60 mph
Aug 8, 2010
12:28 AM CST-6
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted near Forest Lake, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: .42 W Forest Lake, MN
60 mph
Jul 19, 2008
2:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree toppled across road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W Forest Lake, MN
58 mph
Jul 19, 2008
2:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two to three inch diameter branches severed on Lake Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W Forest Lake, MN
69 mph
Aug 11, 2007
2:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees down around school.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Forest Lake, MN
63 mph
Jul 8, 2007
1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down one mile NW of Scandia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Forest Lake, MN
58 mph
Sep 12, 2005
10:05 PM CST
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A dock was flipped and twisted on First Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
60 mph
May 9, 2004
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An automated weather sensor recorded a wind gust of 60 MPH. The time was estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
70 mph
Aug 3, 2002
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Forest Lake, MN
60 mph
Jun 11, 2001
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees down, including some on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Forest Lake, MN
75 mph
Aug 12, 2000
9:05 PM CST
Wind report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dozens of docks and boats damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, MN

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 28, 2019
9:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIREFIGHTER PHONED IN REPORT OF TORNADO NEAR HIGHWAY 97 AND ENFIELD AVENUE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Forest Lake, MN
UNK category
Jul 28, 2019
9:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SPUN UP ON SOUTHWEST SIDE OF SYLVAN LAKE AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST IN A BROKEN PATH THROUGH BONE LAKE AND ENDING JUST SOUTH OF SPIDER LAKE. MOSTLY TREE DAMAGE OCCURRED. MAX PATH WIDTH 1/4 MILE WITH 90 MPH WINDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Forest Lake, MN
EF0 category
May 22, 2011
2:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down near 200th Street and Imperial Avenue, or about three miles southeast of Forest Lake, Minnesota. It moved north-northeast, and dissipated on the north side of Forest Lake, near Shadeland Point. Damaged was confined to trees, roof shingles, and a large metal shed. The tornado was viewed by multiple spotters, chasers, law enforcement officers, and was seen on a MNDOT camera.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.46 SSE Forest Lake, MN
EF0 category
Jul 17, 2010
7:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Hundreds of trees were broken or toppled, including some that fell on sheds and houses. Shingles and soffits were removed from some houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.06 SSE Forest Lake, MN
F0 category
Jul 14, 2003
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down on Forest Lake, then briefly moved ashore before dissipating. A boat lift was flipped and several large branches were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
F1 category
Jul 1, 1997
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touchdown on south shore of Forest Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Forest Lake, MN
F0 category
Sep 21, 1996
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Forest Lake, MN
F2 category
Jul 12, 1965
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Forest Lake, MN
Washington County · 72,393 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

Forest Lake, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,678
Households8,151
Housing units8,589
Income
Median household income$89,879
$100k+ households46.1%
$150k+ households20.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,211
Attached single-family1,098
Small multifamily348
Large multifamily1,771
Mobile homes161
Housing mix
Single-family share60.7%
Attached-home share12.8%
Multifamily share24.7%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,856
Renter-occupied2,295
Vacant units438
Home value & age
Median home value$375,900
Owner homes $300k+68.1%
Owner homes $500k+24.0%
Owner homes $750k+7.2%
Median year built1990
Older-home share38.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,839
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 20 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Forest Lake, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Forest Lake?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Forest Lake, MN is 2.75″. It was reported near Forest Lake, MN on June 5, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forest Lake — 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 Forest Lake address?

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