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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Janesville, MN from June 9, 1963 through August 5, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56048 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Janesville, MN · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 5, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Janesville, MN

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Janesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2016
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Janesville, MN
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2015
5:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 E Janesville, MN
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2014
9:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of nickel, up to quarter size hail fell west and north of the city of Waseca.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.17 WNW Waseca Muni Arpt, MN
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2014
9:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 SSE Janesville, MN
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2012
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.92 NNE Janesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2008
8:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S Janesville, MN
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2008
2:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.06 NW Palmer, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2007
6:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.27 NNE Janesville, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2007
9:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Janesville, MN
0.88″ hail
Apr 30, 2007
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Janesville, MN
0.75″ hail
Mar 21, 2007
6:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Janesville, MN
0.75″ hail
Sep 26, 2006
8:06 PM CST
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred at Highway 60 and County Road 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Janesville, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 19, 2006
9:55 PM CST
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Janesville, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2002
11:45 PM CST
Hail report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Janesville, 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 Janesville, MN

19 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
5:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 inch diameter tree limb blocking roadway. Delayed report via Law Enforcement. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Janesville, MN
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2020
5:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE SNAPPED. REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK. PHOTO INCLUDED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND CORN BLOWN OVER. REPORTED VIA TWITTER. PHOTOS INCLUDED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Madison Lake, MN
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
5:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE FELL ON HOUSE IN JANESVILLE - DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
3:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2018
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHONE CALL TO RELAY THAT A HOUSE WAS DESTROYED. NO PHOTO PROVIDED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Smiths Mill, MN
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2017
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE OVER 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER WAS KNOCKED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2017
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2017
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN ALONG COUNTY LINE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Janesville, MN
60 mph
Aug 9, 2005
2:45 PM CST
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
69 mph
Aug 21, 2003
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof partially blown off home. Barn blown down. Numerous trees and large branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
58 mph
Jun 25, 2002
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
60 mph
May 28, 2002
12:54 PM CST
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by storm chaser. No damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Janesville, MN
UNK mph
Sep 7, 1990
6:10 AM CST
Wind report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Janesville, MN

13 reports
UNK category
Aug 5, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several large trees snapped. Relayed via Broadcast Media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Janesville, MN
UNK category
Aug 5, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several large trees and branches down along county road 2 south of Janesville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Janesville, MN
UNK category
Aug 5, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter report of a large tornado moving ESE just south of Janesville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Janesville, MN
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
11:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NARROW EF0 TRACK THROUGH CORN FOR 0.8 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Janesville, MN
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HOUSE DAMAGED. RADAR DEBRIS SIGNATURE IN THE SAME AREA. TORNADO REPORTED VIA HAM RADIO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Elysian, MN
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
11:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO TRACKED 6.8 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Smiths Mill, MN
EF0 category
Mar 19, 2012
5:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down just south of Elysian Lake Road, just south of 412th Avenue, in northern Waseca County. The tornado tracked north for approximately 2.8 miles while paralleling the eastern shore of Elysian Lake and Elysian Lake Road. It crossed Elysian Lake near 427th Ave, before moving into southern Le Sueur County. ||Damage was primarily associated with uprooted trees and roof damage. The worst damage occurred to a farmstead which had a metal storage shed collapse along Elysian Lake Road. ||Based on trees uprooted and structural damage to a metal storage shed, winds were estimated around 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.9 NNE Janesville, MN
F0 category
Jul 14, 2003
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Captured on video by law enforcement, this was the seventh and last in a series of tornadoes produced by a cyclic tornadic supercell. It touched down briefly in an open field and dissipated before reaching the city of Janesville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Janesville, MN
F1 category
Aug 7, 1994
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on a farmsted on County Road 14 about 5 miles southwest of Waterville. It knocked down some trees, and damaged a shed, 2 silos, a cornfield, and an outdoor pool.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Waterville, MN
F0 category
Jul 14, 1987
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 4, 1984
2:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 28, 1979
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Jun 9, 1963
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Janesville, MN
Waseca County · 6,377 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

Janesville, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,449
Households973
Housing units1,041
Income
Median household income$72,120
$100k+ households44.2%
$150k+ households18.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached813
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily108
Large multifamily41
Mobile homes79
Housing mix
Single-family share78.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share14.3%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied820
Renter-occupied153
Vacant units68
Home value & age
Median home value$194,400
Owner homes $300k+10.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share58.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars945
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 19 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Janesville, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 5, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Janesville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Janesville, MN is 1.75″. It was reported near Janesville, MN on July 21, 1981.

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

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

I am selling a home in Janesville — 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 Janesville address?

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