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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rochester, MN from June 22, 1956 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55901 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
131
Wind Reports
155
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rochester, MN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rochester, MN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Rochester, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Rochester, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Douglas, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Douglas, MN
1.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Rochester, MN
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
7:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Rochester, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Chester, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Rochester, MN
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2022
6:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Rochester, MN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
6:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Chester, MN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Rochester, MN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
6:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Rochester, MN
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Rochester, MN
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2022
6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Rochester, MN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Rochester, 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 Rochester, MN

30 reports
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67 mph
Sep 2, 2026
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured via Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Rochester, MN
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large downed trees and power outages reported. Time estimated via RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Rochester, MN
68 mph
Sep 2, 2026
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K9MN Mayo Helipad.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochester, MN
58 mph
Jul 29, 2025
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K9MN Mayo Helipad.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochester, MN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 inch diameter limb of healthy tree snapped about 25 above ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Rochester, MN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
4:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 inch diameter tree limb snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Rochester, MN
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2024
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A medium sized healthy tree was partially uprooted and many other trees were snapped in half - Report from mPing.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Douglas, MN
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2024
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large limbs down... including on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Rochester, MN
61 mph
Jun 17, 2024
11:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K9MN Mayo Helipad.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochester, MN
62 mph
Jun 17, 2024
11:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on powerline as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Rochester, MN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2024
11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported several large tree limbs and full trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Rochester, MN
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down in northwest Rochester.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Rochester, MN
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15 to 20 inch diameter tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Rochester, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES AND A SIGN BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Rochester, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
6:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Rochester, 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 Rochester, MN

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began in a northeast suburb of Rochester at around 2:30 pm with just shingle damage to homes and traveled northeast into more rural areas. The first portion of the tornado was weak with mainly EF0 damage. On the second portion of the 12 mile track... the tornado intensified to produce approximately 100 mph winds with tree and farm outbuilding damage. The tornado finally lifted at 2:54 pm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Rochester, MN
UNK category
Jun 4, 2019
10:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED IN SW ROCHESTER... MN BETWEEN 548 AND 552 PM CDT. NUMEROUS MATURE TREES WERE DAMAGED AND ONE HOME SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE... WITH THE ROOF LIFTED FROM IT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Rochester, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
8:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado produced intermittent damage starting near 50th Ave NW just south of the Northern Hills Golf Course northeast almost to the intersection of 55th St NW and and 23rd Ave NW in the city of Rochester. The path of the tornado took it through a residential area where several homes were damaged. It also struck a Menards store doing extensive damage before dissipating a few minutes later. According to media reports, the tornado damaged at least 30 homes, one of which was destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.1 SSE Douglas, MN
F0 category
Aug 13, 1995
10:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown resulted in extensive damage to office plaza roof. Several large trees uprooted. Numerous power lines down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Rochester, MN
F0 category
May 17, 1982
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 5, 1980
7:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jun 9, 1974
2:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 7, 1971
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 7, 1971
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Apr 13, 1964
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F4 category
Sep 16, 1962
4:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, MN
Olmsted County · 45,014 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Rochester, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population121,638
Households50,658
Housing units53,595
Income
Median household income$87,767
$100k+ households44.1%
$150k+ households19.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached31,495
Attached single-family4,967
Small multifamily5,755
Large multifamily10,664
Mobile homes629
Housing mix
Single-family share58.8%
Attached-home share9.3%
Multifamily share30.6%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied33,142
Renter-occupied17,516
Vacant units2,937
Home value & age
Median home value$287,500
Owner homes $300k+45.9%
Owner homes $500k+14.5%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1987
Older-home share42.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars46,461
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 131 hail, 155 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Rochester, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rochester?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rochester, MN is 3.00″. It was reported near Rochester, MN on August 16, 1963.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rochester — 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 Rochester address?

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