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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lafayette, MN from June 15, 1973 through September 4, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56054 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lafayette, MN · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lafayette, MN

27 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W New Sweden, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Late LSR - CoCoRaHS observer measured golf ball sized hail 2 miles W of New Sweden... MN. Time estimated using radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W New Sweden, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2021
1:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, MN
2.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2017
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, MN
2.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2017
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, MN
4.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2017
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
1:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.42 WNW St George, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2010
4:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N St George, MN
4.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2010
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Softball size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 4, and County Road 5.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10.25 WNW St George, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2008
7:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Lafayette, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2008
2:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.53 ENE Klossner, MN
0.88″ hail
May 30, 2008
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Leaves stripped off trees. Hail was mostly pea size with large clumps taking around 3 hours to melt.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.56 WNW St George, MN
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2005
5:14 PM CST
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lafayette, MN
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2005
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW St George, MN
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2003
12:45 PM CST
Hail report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered ground for several hours.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Klossner, 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 Lafayette, MN

22 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Co Dispatch reported trees down near the intersection Co Rd 21 and 611th Ave. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW New Ulm, MN
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Lots of trees down and corn flattened along a line from Lafayette to North Mankato.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lafayette, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2017
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES OF 12" TO 18" IN DIAMTER SNAPPED. NUMEROUS POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, MN
60 mph
Sep 20, 2014
4:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were blown down across Highway 21 north of New Ulm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.08 SSE St George, MN
64 mph
Jun 21, 2013
2:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down south of Fairfax, in Fort Ridgely State Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10.46 WNW St George, MN
60 mph
May 23, 2012
3:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe straight line winds blew down power lines along County Road 1, west of Lafayette, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 W Lafayette, MN
60 mph
Jul 31, 2008
6:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four to six inch diameter tree branches broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.86 NW Norseland, MN
60 mph
Aug 3, 2005
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Lafayette, MN
60 mph
Aug 3, 2005
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The top of a machine shed was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Klossner, MN
60 mph
Aug 3, 2005
9:20 PM CST
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fourteen trees were downed in Lafayette North Township, Section 31. One tree that was 67 feet tall fell onto a garage, causing extensive damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE St George, MN
60 mph
Aug 3, 2005
9:20 PM CST
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed onto a van on Highway 5. Additional trees and branches were downed in the vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: St George, MN
63 mph
Aug 3, 2002
6:58 PM CST
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuildings damaged, windows blown in at a house and in a van.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Lafayette, MN
60 mph
Jul 28, 2002
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees toppled. Corn and beans flattened.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Bernadotte, MN
63 mph
Jun 26, 1999
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees toppled, estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S St George, MN
63 mph
May 15, 1998
2:15 PM CST
Wind report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown onto cars. Estimated windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, MN

5 reports
UNK category
Sep 4, 2025
11:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. A brief tornado touched down in a cornfield southeast of Lafayette MN... and travel east for 3.5 miles. It damaged the roof of a hog barn... as well as crop damage along its path. The tornado was rated EF0 with peak winds of 75 to 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Lafayette, MN
UNK category
Aug 16, 2017
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED NEAR SIBLEY AND NICOLLET CO BORDER NEAR HWY 22... NORTH OF NEW SWEDEN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N New Sweden, MN
UNK category
Aug 16, 2017
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED BY SKYWARN JUST NORTH OF NEW SWEDEN NEAR INTERSECTION OF HWY 22 AND CO ROAD 111.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N New Sweden, MN
F0 category
Jul 28, 2002
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touched down in field. Corn flattened.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Klossner, MN
F0 category
Jun 26, 1999
5:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, MN
Nicollet County · 9,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Metal taken off outbuilding. Numerous trees down in river valley east of Fort Ridgely State Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WSW Lafayette, 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

Lafayette, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population478
Households172
Housing units211
Income
Median household income$95,500
$100k+ households58.1%
$150k+ households31.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached189
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily7
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share89.6%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share4.3%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied157
Renter-occupied15
Vacant units39
Home value & age
Median home value$142,700
Owner homes $300k+3.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1951
Older-home share83.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars171
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 22 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Lafayette, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lafayette?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lafayette, MN is 4.25″. It was reported near St George, MN on June 25, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lafayette — 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 Lafayette address?

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