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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Moorhead, MN from June 20, 1957 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Moorhead, MN · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Moorhead, MN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed LSR Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Moorhead, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Moorhead, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed LSR Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Moorhead, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
1:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed LSR Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Moorhead, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
1:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moorhead, MN
3.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Moorhead, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2022
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NEAR HWY 10 AT EAST EDGE OF MOORHEAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Moorhead, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2022
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Moorhead, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2019
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL... ONE INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES DOWN... AND DAMAGED CORNFIELD NEAR KRAGNES
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Kragnes, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2019
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN OAKPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Moorhead, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2018
7:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Moorhead, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2016
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN NORTH MOORHEAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Moorhead, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Moorhead, MN
3.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2007
2:17 AM CST-6
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The large hail left small 3 inch craters on lawns. Many vehicles and homes were damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 SSW Moorhead, MN
1.50″ hail
Sep 21, 2007
2:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .47 W Moorhead, 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 Moorhead, MN

30 reports
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40 mph
Aug 12, 2026
8:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind Gust South Moorhead.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moorhead, MN
50 mph
Aug 12, 2026
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind Gust recorded on Personal Weather Station in the Prairie Rose area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Fargo, MN
68 mph
Aug 7, 2025
2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 SW Moorhead. Mesonet station MN098 Moorhead MN DOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Moorhead, MN
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2024
8:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media Broadcaster recieved a report for 7 inch branches snapped in rural portion of the Oakport Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Moorhead, MN
60 mph
Jun 19, 2024
8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media broadcaster reports 50-60mph winds in Moorehead.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moorhead, MN
70 mph
Aug 5, 2022
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Moorhead, MN
68 mph
Jun 20, 2022
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE MOORHEAD AIRPORT /KJKJ/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Moorhead, MN
60 mph
Jun 20, 2022
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Moorhead, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2021
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN. POWER POLE BROKEN DOWN BY TREE LIMBS. VERY STRONG WINDS OVER A SEVERAL MINUTE PERIOD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Moorhead, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2021
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moorhead, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN ON VEHICLES. REPORT AND PHOTOS POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moorhead, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A HALF MILE OF WOODEN POWER POLES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Moorhead, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2021
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Moorhead, MN
75 mph
Sep 2, 2019
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS UNIT RECORDED 75 MPH GUST BEFORE ANEMOMETER BROKE APART. LOCATION NEAR I94 AND 34TH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moorhead, MN
61 mph
Jun 29, 2019
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS PERSISTING AT 43 MPH GUSTING TO 61 MPH AT THE MOORHEAD AIRPORT /KJKL/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Moorhead, 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 Moorhead, MN

5 reports
UNK category
May 27, 2016
7:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF TOUCHDOWN JUST WEST OF HWY 52... NEAR 50TH AVE S. DAMAGE TO A TREE ROW WITH TWO PINE TREES UPROOTED. NO OTHER DAMAGE OR INJURIES. SPOTTER CONFIRMED TORNADO WAS ON GROUND FOR 1 MINUTE. RE-SENT WITH UPDATED INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Moorhead, MN
UNK category
May 27, 2016
7:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF TOUCHDOWN JUST EAST OF HWY 52.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Moorhead, MN
EF1 category
May 30, 2011
8:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked north-northeastward along the eastern edge of Moorhead and was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rain. A few wooden power poles were snapped and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. Some mature trees were thrown more than 100 feet. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 SSE Moorhead, MN
F0 category
May 22, 1981
5:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F5 category
Jun 20, 1957
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Moorhead, MN
Clay County · 16,479 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

Moorhead, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population44,706
Households17,977
Housing units18,852
Income
Median household income$69,371
$100k+ households41.1%
$150k+ households16.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,810
Attached single-family1,959
Small multifamily1,741
Large multifamily5,134
Mobile homes208
Housing mix
Single-family share52.0%
Attached-home share10.4%
Multifamily share36.5%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,553
Renter-occupied7,424
Vacant units875
Home value & age
Median home value$246,300
Owner homes $300k+35.5%
Owner homes $500k+6.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1983
Older-home share47.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,146
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 42 hail, 45 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Moorhead, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Moorhead?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Moorhead, MN is 3.00″. It was reported near Moorhead, MN on June 30, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Moorhead — 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 Moorhead address?

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