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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lester Prairie, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lester Prairie, MN from June 28, 1997 through July 2, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55354 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lester Prairie, MN · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lester Prairie, MN

19 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lester Prairie, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2019
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL BETWEEN PING PONG BALL AND GOLFBALL SIZE. CALLER REPORTED LOW VIS DUE TO DUST AND NOTED LIMBS DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Lester Prairie, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2013
8:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lester Prairie, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 23, 2012
7:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Lester Prairie, MN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2011
5:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 NE Lester Prairie, MN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2011
5:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 W Lester Prairie, MN
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2011
4:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.45 W Lester Prairie, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2010
3:21 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Lester Prairie, MN
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2009
4:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Lester Prairie, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
11:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Lester Prairie, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
11:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lester Prairie, MN
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2008
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Lester Prairie, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2007
2:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lester Prairie, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2007
2:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lester Prairie, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2007
2:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie, MN

21 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 2, 2025
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of a snapped branch that fell onto house. Picture shared via Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Lester Prairie, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2023
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late LSR - Emergency Management reported a tree fell onto a home making a hole in the roof near the intersection of Maple St. N and 2nd Ave N. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lester Prairie, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2023
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late LSR - Emergency management reported numerous trees down between Silver Lake and Lester Prairie south of Hwy 7. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Lester Prairie, MN
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2019
4:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO FOOT DIAMETER TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lester Prairie, MN
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2017
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. 12" DIAMETER TREE DOWN AT 2ND AVE. AND ELM ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lester Prairie, MN
64 mph
Jun 19, 2012
2:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 40-inch diameter tree was blown down, and landed on a home in Lester Prairie.
NWS Wind Report Location: .28 NE Lester Prairie, MN
70 mph
Jun 17, 2012
9:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several very large trees were uprooted in Lester Prairie.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 N Lester Prairie, MN
73 mph
Jun 17, 2012
9:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 E Lester Prairie, MN
63 mph
Jul 1, 2011
4:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Minnesota Department of Transportation weather sensor measured a wind gust of 63 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.82 N Lester Prairie, MN
60 mph
Jun 17, 2010
5:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines were blown down northeast of Lester Prairie, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.2 NE Lester Prairie, MN
69 mph
Jul 10, 2008
11:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and trees toppled.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 E Lester Prairie, MN
66 mph
Jun 14, 2008
8:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 E Lester Prairie, MN
58 mph
Sep 24, 2007
3:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds measured by MNDOT sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lester Prairie, MN
60 mph
Sep 16, 2006
8:05 PM CST
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Indoor boat storage under construction toppled.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lester Prairie, MN
60 mph
Jul 13, 2006
7:05 PM CST
Wind report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie, MN

1 reports
UNK category
Aug 17, 2017
1:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lester Prairie, MN
McLeod County · 11,379 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF0 TORNADO ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LESTER PRIAIRE PRODUCED A CONCENTRATED AREA OF TREE DAMAGE AS IT HEADED WEST. A FUNNEL CLOUD OBSERVED A FEW MINUTES EARLIER ON THE EAST SIDE OF TOWN. ESTIMATED MAX WIND SPEED 75 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lester Prairie, 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

Lester Prairie, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,848
Households710
Housing units727
Income
Median household income$87,188
$100k+ households50.6%
$150k+ households25.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached586
Attached single-family34
Small multifamily87
Large multifamily7
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share80.6%
Attached-home share4.7%
Multifamily share12.9%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied609
Renter-occupied101
Vacant units17
Home value & age
Median home value$217,000
Owner homes $300k+16.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1975
Older-home share56.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars708
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 21 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Lester Prairie, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lester Prairie?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lester Prairie, MN is 1.75″. It was reported near Lester Prairie, MN on August 26, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lester Prairie — 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 Lester Prairie address?

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