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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Herman, MN from August 21, 1982 through September 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Herman, MN · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Herman, MN

17 reports
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1.25″ hail
Sep 11, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.8 Sw Herman, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herman, MN
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2022
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Herman, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2021
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA...SIZE ESTIMATED FROM VIDEO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herman, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2020
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL AT THE WHITE HORSE RANCH FOR 5 TO 10 MIN RANGING IN SIZE FROM PEA TO QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Herman, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2016
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL FOR A FEW MINUTES ACROSS FAR SOUTHERN LOGAN TOWNSHIP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Herman, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2013
3:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Forty to fifty mile an hour winds accompanied the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NE Herman, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 30, 2011
11:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail still covered the ground 30 minutes after it fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Herman, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2011
6:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.44 E Herman Muni Arpt, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 18, 2010
10:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.51 WSW Herman, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2010
10:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NE Herman, MN
0.88″ hail
May 30, 2008
2:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NE Herman, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 29, 2001
5:05 AM CST
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Herman, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 1999
1:15 AM CST
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Herman, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 1999
12:55 AM CST
Hail report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herman, 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 Herman, MN

14 reports
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68 mph
Jun 23, 2025
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 5 W Herman. Mesonet station MN131 Herman MN DOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Herman, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
10:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of crop damage from hail and wind around the Herman area in southwest Grant County including striping of corn. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Herman, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE COTTONWOOD... ASH... AND SPRUCE TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED AROUND NIEMACKI LAKE PARK. WIND GUSTS FROM 60 TO 80 MPH AFFECTED MUCH OF MACSVILLE TOWNSHIP THROUGH 411 PM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Herman, MN
86 mph
Oct 30, 2021
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HERMAN RWIS REPORTS 86MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Herman, MN
80 mph
Aug 28, 2021
2:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A MNDOT RWIS STATION ALONG HIGHWAY 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Herman, MN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCATTERED LARGE BRANCHES AND TREE LIMBS DOWN AROUND TOWN. ONE 12 INCH DIAMETER TREE BROKEN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Herman, MN
58 mph
Aug 24, 2014
12:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several ten to twenty foot tall pine trees were blown over during a protracted period of heavy rain and strong gusty winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.6 ENE Herman, MN
63 mph
Jun 17, 2012
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A nine inch diameter tree branch was broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 NE Herman, MN
58 mph
Jul 26, 2011
9:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large 3 to 5 inch diameter tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.05 ESE Herman, MN
69 mph
Jul 23, 2005
7:25 AM CST
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A pole barn sustained considerable damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Herman, MN
69 mph
Jul 23, 2005
7:22 AM CST
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 1 to 2 foot diameter trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Herman, MN
69 mph
Jul 23, 2005
7:22 AM CST
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The strong winds damaged numerous trees in town and knocked out electricity. A city sign was damaged and light poles at the fairgrounds were knocked over. Vendors at the Grant County fairgrounds in Herman had their tents blown over and their contents scattered about. A rodeo scheduled at the fair was cancelled.
NWS Wind Report Location: Herman, MN
63 mph
Jul 3, 2003
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 inch diameter tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Herman, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2002
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds hit a farmstead just south of Herman. A man who was in the house at the time said his ears popped. Ten to twelve trees were destroyed and some shingles on the house were lifted. A trampoline in the yard was twisted and the garage door was buckled.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Herman, 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 Herman, MN

1 reports
F0 category
May 30, 1985
4:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Herman, MN
Grant County · 2,682 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

Herman, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population428
Households211
Housing units263
Income
Median household income$72,917
$100k+ households43.6%
$150k+ households4.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached221
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily9
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes4
Housing mix
Single-family share84.0%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share13.7%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied171
Renter-occupied40
Vacant units52
Home value & age
Median home value$102,100
Owner homes $300k+1.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1965
Older-home share75.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars192
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 14 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Herman, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Herman?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Herman, MN is 1.50″. It was reported near Herman, MN on July 27, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Herman — 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 Herman address?

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