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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hastings, MN from June 20, 1974 through July 4, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hastings, MN · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hastings, MN

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2023
1:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of hail compared to quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, MN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2020
12:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 9, 2020
10:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2020
10:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hastings, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2013
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hastings, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 21, 2013
3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hastings, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hastings, MN
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2012
1:44 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hastings, MN
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2011
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hastings, MN
0.88″ hail
May 22, 2011
9:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hastings, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
8:16 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 W Hastings, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.26 WNW Etter, MN
3.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2007
9:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported to be the size of hockey pucks. Many houses and vehicles were damaged in and around Hastings. Damage amount reported by the Hastings Star-Gazette.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hastings, 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 Hastings, MN

19 reports
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UNK mph
May 9, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2FT DIAMETER TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Hastings, MN
60 mph
Jul 7, 2014
5:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were blown down in Hastings.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Hastings, MN
60 mph
May 19, 2013
3:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in Hastings, Minnesota. Plus, power outages were reported in the town of Hastings.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hastings, MN
64 mph
Jun 19, 2012
3:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An 18 inch diameter tree was uprooted in Hastings. Plus, an assistant living apartment complex building in Hastings had part of its roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hastings, MN
60 mph
Jul 14, 2010
1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A two foot diameter tree was snapped in half at 19th street and Vermillion in the southern part of Hastings, Minnesota. In addition, a tree was sheared in half and blocked part of Fraser Street in the northeast part of Hastings.
NWS Wind Report Location: .31 SW Hastings, MN
60 mph
Jun 25, 2010
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were blown down in Hastings, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hastings, MN
58 mph
Jul 24, 2009
8:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Emergency Manager of Dakota County reported several pine trees blown down along with 8 diameter tree branches on the south side of Highway 316 in Hastings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.27 S Hastings, MN
60 mph
Aug 28, 2007
2:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hastings, MN
60 mph
Jun 24, 2005
5:52 AM CST
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines and trees up to 2 feet in diameter were downed. A few downed trees damaged homes. The hardest hit area was just north of County Road 47 and south of Highway 55.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings, MN
86 mph
May 30, 1998
10:02 PM CST
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and buildings damaged. Barn destroyed near Vermillion. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Hastings, MN
81 mph
May 30, 1998
9:57 PM CST
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 400 trees blown over. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings, MN
60 mph
May 28, 1998
12:51 AM CST
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SW Hastings, MN
63 mph
Jul 17, 1997
2:08 AM CST
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down onto road. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hastings, MN
75 mph
Jun 29, 1996
1:25 PM CST
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hastings, MN
81 mph
Jun 29, 1996
1:25 PM CST
Wind report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings, 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 Hastings, MN

3 reports
F0 category
Jul 6, 1996
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Hastings, MN
F0 category
May 13, 1987
6:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 15, 1982
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Hastings, MN
Dakota County · 103,139 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

Hastings, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,050
Households8,917
Housing units9,178
Income
Median household income$92,940
$100k+ households49.5%
$150k+ households20.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,011
Attached single-family1,467
Small multifamily833
Large multifamily1,563
Mobile homes244
Housing mix
Single-family share54.6%
Attached-home share16.0%
Multifamily share26.1%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,613
Renter-occupied2,304
Vacant units261
Home value & age
Median home value$294,100
Owner homes $300k+47.8%
Owner homes $500k+7.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,322
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 21 hail, 19 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Hastings, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hastings?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hastings, MN is 3.00″. It was reported near N Hastings, MN on June 20, 2007.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hastings — 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 Hastings address?

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