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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Pennock, MN from July 17, 1956 through May 12, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pennock, MN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 12, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Pennock, MN

8 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 11, 2017
12:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pennock, MN
2.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2016
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE REPORT ESTIMATED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pennock, MN
2.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14.12 NNW Pennock, MN
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2013
9:57 AM CST-6
Hail report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.58 NE Pennock, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 24, 2004
6:12 PM CST
Hail report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail shredded over 1000 acres of soybean and corn crops in St. Johns Township southwest of Pennock. Two homes in the area suffered broken windows and damage to shingles and siding.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Pennock, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 1996
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Pennock, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 1, 1992
5:24 PM CST
Hail report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1973
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Pennock, MN

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UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE HUGE TREE UPROOTED AND FALLEN ACROSS ROAD. SEVERAL OTHERS SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ON PROPERTY. SHEDS ALSO BLOWN AWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Pennock, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF MISSING FROM GRAIN BIN... LARGE DENT TO SIDE OF BIN ITSELF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Pennock, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Pennock, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PORTION OF TURKEY BARN SHEET METAL ROOF RIPPED OFF AND SCATTERED AROUND... UP TO 100 YARDS TO THE NE OF BARN. FLYING DEBRIS ALSO APPEARED TO PUNCTURE HOLE IN SIDE OF HOUSE AS WELL AS BLOWING OUT BACK SIDE OF GARAGE. PROPANE TANK PUNCTURED BY SHEET METAL ROOFING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Pennock, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TRAIN CARS DERAILED JUST OUTSIDE OF PENNOCK CITY LIMITS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Pennock, MN
61 mph
Aug 24, 2020
8:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT KBDH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Pennock, MN
72 mph
Jul 11, 2020
5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT WILLMAR MN AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Pennock, MN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pennock, MN
58 mph
Jul 3, 2019
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WILLMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Pennock, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2017
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 TO 10 INCH TREES DOWN ON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pennock, MN
65 mph
Jun 11, 2017
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 TO 70 MPH GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pennock, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2017
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTED EVENT TIME. 8 TO 10 INCH TREES DOWN ON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pennock, MN
58 mph
May 29, 2013
9:57 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree branches were blown off southwest of New London.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.58 NE Pennock, MN
60 mph
Jul 17, 2010
6:17 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported blown down near Pennock, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pennock, MN
62 mph
Jun 10, 2007
6:33 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches and tree down in Pennock. Roof off of shed one mile north of Pennock, roof off shed and other out buildings just northwest of town. Tree toppled onto Highway 40 south of Pennock.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Pennock, 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 Pennock, MN

4 reports
EF3 category
Jul 11, 2008
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three homes were destroyed and eight others were damaged. Barns and sheds were destroyed, along with two businesses, including two turkey barns. At Highway 71 and County Rd. 19 a small trailer was turned on its side, and several farm tractors were turned on their sides. Two minor injuries occurred at a turkey barn 2.5 miles South of Downtown Willmar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .36 NE Priam, MN
F1 category
Jul 9, 2003
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A multiple vortex tornado touched down west of Pennock near a turkey farm, which was severely damaged. 200 to 300 turkeys were killed. The tornado then tracked straight east through the city of Pennock, knocking down trees and causing some damage to houses, including partially removing the roof from one home. A large storage building was destroyed in Pennock, as were several sheds and a garage. Just east of Pennock, it took direct aim on a house, lifting off its roof and blowing a shed into a nearby field. Another garage nearby had its roof removed. A strong rear flank downdraft accompanied the tornado, producing wind damage from just east of Pennock to Willmar (see corresponding entry).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Pennock, MN
F0 category
Sep 2, 1992
3:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 17, 1956
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennock, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 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

Pennock, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population510
Households196
Housing units209
Income
Median household income$68,846
$100k+ households39.8%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached181
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily19
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1
Housing mix
Single-family share86.6%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share9.1%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied128
Renter-occupied68
Vacant units13
Home value & age
Median home value$140,500
Owner homes $300k+10.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share77.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars192
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 20 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Pennock, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pennock?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Pennock, MN is 2.75″. It was reported near Pennock, MN on August 6, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pennock — 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 Pennock address?

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