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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Perham, MN from July 7, 1959 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Perham, MN · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Perham, MN

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
6:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Hillview, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 15, 2020
5:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL. VERY HEAVY RAIN AND STRONG WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Perham, MN
2.50″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
6:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NW Grand View Hgts, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
6:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at Little Pine Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 NW Grand View Hgts, MN
0.88″ hail
Sep 1, 2014
6:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel sized hail covered the ground to a depth of one inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 S Perham, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2013
6:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail fell with winds over 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Perham, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2008
6:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.58 ENE Perham Arpt, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2008
2:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.32 W Butler, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Perham, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2007
1:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell intermittently for roughly one-half hour. A few 3 inch diameter branches were also broken off trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.2 NE Grand View Hgts, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 22, 2006
9:20 PM CST
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Perham, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 25, 2000
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Perham, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2000
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Perham, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 9, 1999
1:45 AM CST
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Perham, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 15, 1999
4:08 PM CST
Hail report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Perham, 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 Perham, MN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Perham, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Substantial wind damage east of Perham via social media report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Perham, MN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted. Report states trees down everywhere. Time estimated from radar. Relayed from broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Perham, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BACK WALL OF A GARAGE BLOWN OUT BY THE WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Perham, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BACK WALL OF A GARAGE BLOWN OUT BY THE WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Perham, MN
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2021
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORN FIELDS SNAPPED AND FLATTENED BY WIND AND HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Perham, MN
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2021
6:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PLAYGROUND MOVED; RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Perham, MN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2020
8:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BIG PINE LAKE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Perham, MN
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2018
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS DOWN AROUND THE NORTH SIDE OF LITTLE PINE LAKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Perham, MN
69 mph
Jul 14, 2015
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were snapped and roofs were damaged in Perham.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Perham, MN
70 mph
Aug 26, 2013
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one large pine tree was snapped and several large tree branches were broken down by the strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Perham, MN
81 mph
Aug 3, 2012
7:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large four to eight inch diameter tree limbs were broken down. Two forty foot tall pine trees were snapped about ten feet above ground level.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 S Perham, MN
69 mph
Jul 19, 2011
5:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees were blown down in Perham.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Perham, MN
69 mph
Jun 30, 2006
10:58 PM CST
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees were blown down near Round Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Perham, MN
81 mph
Jun 20, 2005
9:50 AM CST
Wind report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were broken or uprooted in and around Perham. One tree fell on a car. Tree damage also occurred along U.S. Highway 10.
NWS Wind Report Location: Perham, 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 Perham, MN

4 reports
UNK category
May 30, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO BE 100 MPH... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 5 MILES AND PATH WIDTH OF 300 YARDS. NUMEROUS POPLAR... ASH... SPRUCE... AND PINE TREES WERE SNAPPED ACROSS THE EASTERN EDGE OF PERHAM AND ALONG THE WESTERN AND NORTHERN SHORES OF BIG PINE LAKE. ONE GARAGE HAD THE FRONT DOORS BLOWN IN AND THE BACK WALL BLOWN OUT BY THE STORM... THOUGH THE ROOF REMAINED INTACT. THE STORM THAT PRODUCED THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO PRODUCE DAMAGING DOWNBURST WINDS OF FROM 60 TO 80 MPH OVER A BROAD AREA ACROSS BIG PINE LAKE AND FURTHER DOWNSTREAM ACROSS CORLISS TOWNSHIP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Perham, MN
UNK category
May 30, 2022
9:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO WAS WRAPPED IN DAMAGING DOWNBURST WINDS AND RAIN AS IT RAPIDLY TRACKED TO THE NNE FOR ROUGHLY 5 MILES... INTO AND ACROSS BIG PINE LAKE... BY 504 PM CDT. NUMEROUS POPLAR... ASH... SPRUCE... AND PINE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. ONE GARAGE HAD THE FRONT DOOR BLOWN IN AND BACK WALL BLOWN OUT... THOUGH THE ROOF REMAINED INTACT. MAX WINDS TO 100 MPH. MAX WIDTH TO 300 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Perham, MN
EF0 category
Jul 22, 2010
5:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout formed on the north side of little Pine Lake but dissipated as it came to shore. A persistent wall cloud was viewed for several minutes by spotters in the Perham area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Perham, MN
F2 category
Sep 5, 2004
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Perham, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked through pasture, forest, and corn fields. Numerous trees were knocked down and one farmstead received extensive barn, shed, and home damage. Twelve head of cattle were killed. Several trees were toppled onto homes near Marion Lake. Farmyard debris was carried as far as Perham, about 7 miles northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Perham, 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

Perham, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,577
Households1,418
Housing units1,584
Income
Median household income$47,088
$100k+ households26.2%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached904
Attached single-family157
Small multifamily129
Large multifamily331
Mobile homes63
Housing mix
Single-family share57.1%
Attached-home share9.9%
Multifamily share29.0%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied773
Renter-occupied645
Vacant units166
Home value & age
Median home value$186,000
Owner homes $300k+7.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.7%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,277
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 23 hail, 32 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Perham, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Perham?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Perham, MN is 2.50″. It was reported near .84 NW Grand View Hgts, MN on August 2, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Perham — 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 Perham address?

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