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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ottertail, MN from June 30, 1961 through June 25, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ottertail, MN · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 25, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ottertail, MN

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
3:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ottertail, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Ottertail, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2022
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MAINLY DIME TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL. MEASURED SOME QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Ottertail, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2022
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MAINLY DIME AND NICKEL SIZE HAIL. MEASURED SOME QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Ottertail, MN
2.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2022
11:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Ottertail, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
3:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottertail, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2014
9:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Widespread power outages were also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Ottertail, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
4:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The large hail fell for a couple of minutes along with torrential rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.43 E Ottertail, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of dime to quarter size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Ottertail, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
4:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few minutes of very large hail was reported along the northeast edge of Otter Tail Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Ottertail, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2013
8:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Ottertail, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2013
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter sized hail fell at the Molls Berry Farm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.92 SSW Ottertail, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2012
11:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Ottertail, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2006
7:08 PM CST
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell near Walker Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Ottertail, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2006
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Ottertail, 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 Ottertail, MN

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70 mph
Jun 25, 2025
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60-70 mph winds as the line rolled through with tree damage to branches larger than the forearm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 80mph winds at leading edge of storm. Boat canopies destroyed. 30 ft tree snapped at base and fallen. Deck furniture thrown. Numerous other branches and limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Phelps, MN
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2022
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES. LOCAL POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2022
4:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOFING BLOWN OFF OF TWO BUILDINGS IN TOWN. LARGE TREES BROKEN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2022
4:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOFING BLOWN OFF OF TWO BUILDING IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2022
4:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BOAT DOCKS FLIPPED... TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED... AND A CAMPER TRAILER BLOWN OVER ON THE SOUTHEAST SHORE OF OTTER TAIL LAKE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2022
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PONTOON BOAT FLIPPED... CAMPER TRAILER FLIPPED... PORTION OF METAL ROOFING TORN OFF BUILDING... LARGE TREE UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2021
7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES WERE BROKEN DOWN AND AN AWNING SUPPORT WAS SNAPPED AROUND THE LEAF LAKE AREA IN CENTRAL LEAF LAKE TOWNSHIP. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED LIMDS... TREES... AND POWER LINES. MULTIPLE PERIODS OF WIND GUSTS TO 70 MPH. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2020
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: INITIAL REPORTS INDICATE POSSIBLE MOBILE HOME BLOWN OVER ON LONG LAKE ROAD. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Ottertail, MN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2020
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED. REPORT OF CLOSE TO TEN CAMPERS FLIPPED OVER AT LAKESIDE RV PARK. PICTURE SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. NO INJURIES REPORTED AT THIS TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottertail, 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 Ottertail, MN

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 16, 2025
7:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photos of tornado from social media were reported near Perham... Minnesota right off of County HWY 108 and the corner of County Highway 78 towards Ottertail Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Ottertail, MN
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2014
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A persistent funnel with an intermittent waterspout was seen over northeast Otter Tail Lake. The waterspout was evident for about a minute.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Ottertail, MN
F2 category
Jun 20, 2005
9:44 AM CST
Tornado report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large trees were uprooted and a roof was torn off a house. The top was torn off a wooden grain elevator in Ottertail and a nearby grain bin was bent inward. A gas pump was blown over at a convenience store, causing a fire. The tornado also tore the roof off a business in Ottertail and destroyed its sign. A delivery truck was lifted off the ground and thrown 20 feet onto a nearby car.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Ottertail, MN
F1 category
Aug 2, 2004
3:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked from the Pickerel Lake area, across Ottertail Lake, to around 2 miles southwest of Ottertail. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off. Boat lifts and docks were strewn around the lake shores. Downed trees fell on the roofs of several homes. Power poles were snapped off causing widespread power outages. Several people reported a loud "freight train" sound.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 W Ottertail, MN
F0 category
Oct 11, 1973
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 14, 1968
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 30, 1961
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottertail, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 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

Ottertail, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population490
Households234
Housing units396
Income
Median household income$83,750
$100k+ households39.3%
$150k+ households15.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached326
Attached single-family19
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes41
Housing mix
Single-family share82.3%
Attached-home share4.8%
Multifamily share2.5%
Mobile-home share10.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied210
Renter-occupied24
Vacant units162
Home value & age
Median home value$262,500
Owner homes $300k+41.4%
Owner homes $500k+18.6%
Owner homes $750k+10%
Median year built1996
Older-home share31.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars229
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 35 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Ottertail, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 25, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ottertail?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ottertail, MN is 2.75″. It was reported near Ottertail, MN on June 25, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ottertail — 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 Ottertail address?

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