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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Foreston, MN from July 21, 1996 through August 28, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Foreston, MN · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Foreston, MN

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2021
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE MULTIPLE HAIL STONES UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Foreston, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2019
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Foreston, MN
2.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
7:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NNW Estes Brook, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 1996
9:48 PM CST
Hail report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Estes Brook, 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 Foreston, MN

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66 mph
Jul 20, 2020
5:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION EW9116 FORESTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Foreston, MN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2017
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 16 FT PINE TREE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Foreston, MN
70 mph
Jun 21, 2013
2:14 AM CST-6
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down in Foreston, and Milaca township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 E Foreston, MN
64 mph
Aug 3, 2012
10:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down east of Foreston.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 E Foreston, MN
64 mph
May 27, 2012
8:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down on the Benton, and Mille Lacs County line, approximately 3 miles northeast of Oak Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.14 WSW Foreston, MN
60 mph
Jul 30, 2011
7:24 PM CST-6
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted near Foreston, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 ENE Foreston, MN
64 mph
Jul 19, 2011
8:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several two foot diameter trees were uprooted, along with damage to several screen doors.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 E Foreston, MN
64 mph
Jul 19, 2011
8:41 AM CST-6
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few large trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 W Foreston, MN
64 mph
Jul 1, 2011
5:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A homes roof was blown off at the junction of 155th and 165th Ave near Foreston, Minnesota. In addition, a few trees were blown down in Milaca.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 E Foreston, MN
64 mph
Jul 27, 2010
5:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Foreston, MN
Mille Lacs County · 9,439 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line winds blew down numerous trees and power lines from near Foreston, northeast to Borgholm Township, and Bock in Mille Lacs County.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 E Foreston, 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 Foreston, MN

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Foreston, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population735
Households249
Housing units253
Income
Median household income$94,219
$100k+ households59.0%
$150k+ households36.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached227
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily2
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes14
Housing mix
Single-family share89.7%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share2.0%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied223
Renter-occupied26
Vacant units4
Home value & age
Median home value$247,900
Owner homes $300k+20.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2001
Older-home share33.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars247
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 10 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Foreston, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Foreston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Foreston, MN is 2.00″. It was reported near Estes Brook, MN on May 10, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Foreston — 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 Foreston address?

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