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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sleepy Eye, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sleepy Eye, MN from July 6, 1968 through June 2, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sleepy Eye, MN · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 2, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sleepy Eye, MN

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
10:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
2.50″ hail
Oct 24, 2023
6:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Brown county EM received reports of golf ball to tennis ball size hail west of Sleepy Eye. Also some reports of windshield damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Sleepy Eye, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2016
7:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2013
3:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sleepy Eye, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 23, 2009
11:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The local media from Mankato, Minnesota relayed a report of penny to nickel size hail near Sleepy Eye. In addition, a 51 mph wind gust occurred at the Sleepy Eye Airport at 1155 AM CST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.7 NW Sleepy Eye Muni Arpt, MN
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2004
7:19 PM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Sleepy Eye, MN
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2000
11:27 AM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 1999
7:50 AM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Sleepy Eye, MN
0.75″ hail
Oct 14, 1998
2:06 PM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Sleepy Eye, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 1996
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Sleepy Eye, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 1991
8:35 PM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.75″ hail
May 22, 1990
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 1, 1983
1:00 AM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 12, 1979
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 1968
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 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 Sleepy Eye, MN

20 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 2, 2025
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from Brown County Spotters social media. Large tree branch down in Sleepy Eye MN... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LE REPORTS TREES DOWN... ONE ACROSS ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2021
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND DAMAGE/TREES DOWN SOUTH PART OF SLEEPY EYE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW TREES TOPPLED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW TREES TOPPLED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
64 mph
Jun 20, 2015
3:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Crops were damaged due to severe straight line winds around Sleepy Eye. In addition, tree branches were blown down in the town of Sleepy Eye, which blocked part of Highway 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 W Sleepy Eye, MN
60 mph
Aug 22, 2013
3:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down near Sleepy Eye.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 E Sleepy Eye, MN
60 mph
Jun 11, 2008
6:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outflow from a thunderstorm knocked down a few trees. Leaves were plastered onto the side of two nearby houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 ENE Sleepy Eye, MN
60 mph
Sep 13, 2004
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
71 mph
Apr 18, 2004
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter reported a wind gust of 71 MPH. A vehicle was nearly blown off a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Sleepy Eye, MN
60 mph
Aug 3, 2002
6:41 PM CST
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down, including one on roof. Fence knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
63 mph
Jul 9, 2000
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees toppled.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
63 mph
Jun 26, 1999
5:50 PM CST
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across portion of Highway 4. Estimated Windspeed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Sleepy Eye, MN
64 mph
Jun 20, 1998
8:40 AM CST
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sleepy Eye, MN
63 mph
May 18, 1996
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Sleepy Eye, 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 Sleepy Eye, MN

2 reports
EF0 category
Jun 11, 2008
6:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photographed by storm chaser. The tornado destroyed a barn and an old shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 NW Sleepy Eye, MN
F0 category
May 14, 2003
11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Sleepy Eye, MN
Brown County · 9,467 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down just west of an oats field, moved across a grassy field, crossed the Cottonwood River, then dissipated. There were a few broken trees near the Cottonwood River, but no damage was caused to any structure. The oats were just coming out of the ground and were laid down only for about 12 hours before returning to normal growth.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Sleepy Eye, 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

Sleepy Eye, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,438
Households1,470
Housing units1,654
Income
Median household income$64,811
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,331
Attached single-family87
Small multifamily116
Large multifamily113
Mobile homes7
Housing mix
Single-family share80.5%
Attached-home share5.3%
Multifamily share13.9%
Mobile-home share0.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,215
Renter-occupied255
Vacant units184
Home value & age
Median home value$138,500
Owner homes $300k+6.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1958
Older-home share69.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,349
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 20 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Sleepy Eye, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 2, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sleepy Eye?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sleepy Eye, MN is 2.50″. It was reported near Sleepy Eye, MN on October 24, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sleepy Eye — 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 Sleepy Eye address?

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