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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near St. James, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near St. James, MN from May 16, 1977 through June 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  St. James, MN · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near St. James, MN

19 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2019
12:09 AM UTC
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St. James, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2019
12:55 PM UTC
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW St. James, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2010
2:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of quarter size hail occurred around the St. James, Minnesota area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N St James, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2006
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St James, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2006
8:37 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred on the west side of town along St. James Lake. As reported by St. James Plain Dealer newspaper.
NWS Hail Report Location: St James, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2006
8:26 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St James, MN
0.75″ hail
May 19, 2004
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W St James, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2003
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 40 acres of beans shredded.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S St James, MN
0.75″ hail
May 16, 1999
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E St James, MN
0.88″ hail
May 16, 1999
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S St James, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1998
8:44 AM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St James, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 1995
7:57 AM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St. James, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 1994
2:20 AM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St. James, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 31, 1989
8:30 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 1985
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 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 St. James, MN

30 reports
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60 mph
Jun 30, 2026
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: St. James Municipal Airport ASOS recorded a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E St. James, MN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained Spotter reported multiple 8-10 inch diameter trees blown down or snapped in half with St. James... MN. Along with the roof partially blown off a metal commercial/work shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down in St. James.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND ROOF DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2021
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN ST. JAMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
5:03 AM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN IN ST JAMES - DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PINE TREE UPROOTED AND LARGE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
60 mph
Jul 20, 2019
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER ESTIMATES GUSTS TO AROUND 60MPH... POWER KNOCKED OUT IN ST. JAMES AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
78 mph
Jun 23, 2019
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 4 E ST. JAMES. NWS DAMAGE SURVEY DETERMINED THIS WAS A DOWNBURST... WITH DIVERGENT DAMAGE PATTERN FANNING OUT. HUNDREDS OF TREES WERE DAMAGED FOR SEVERAL MILES... A TURKEY BARN WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED... AND SEVERAL VEHICLES WERE BLOWN OFF HIGHWAY 60.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E St. James, MN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2017
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW St. James, MN
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2016
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN IN DOWN. POWER LINES TOO.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BROKEN IN TWO ON ARMSTRONG AVE. TWO EIGHT TO TEN INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS SEVERED. TIME OF EVENT ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EIGHT TO NINE INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES SEVERED. OCCURRED NEAR 8TH AVE N. AND 3RD ST. NORTH. .
NWS Wind Report Location: St. James, MN
60 mph
Jun 22, 2015
4:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down and landed on a house in St. James.
NWS Wind Report Location: N St James, MN
64 mph
Jul 5, 2012
2:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree, several large tree branches, and several power lines were blown down in St. James. In addition, a small part of a roof was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: N St James, 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 St. James, MN

5 reports
UNK category
Aug 5, 2024
10:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports from trained spotters of a brief tornado north of St James.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE St. James, MN
EF0 category
Aug 11, 2010
12:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A funnel had been visible for several minutes before it touched down. The tornado stirred up some dirt, knocked over some small items, and tore off a few shingles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.2 SE Sveadahl, MN
F1 category
Aug 1, 2006
6:44 PM CST
Tornado report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Shortly after another tornado dissipated at 1842 CST four miles south of St. James, another tornado quickly developed about 1/4 mile away. It moved across corn and bean fields until it struck a farm just southwest of County Roads 110 and 122, where it destroyed machine sheds and removed the roof of the barn. It continued moving northeast before veering to the north, where it dissipated as it hit an abandoned farmhouse.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S St James, MN
F1 category
Aug 1, 2006
6:33 PM CST
Tornado report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed near Mary's Lake and moved across corn and bean fields before striking a farmstead just northwest of County Roads 10 and 27. Nearly empty grain bins were dented, sheds demolished, and a 32 foot camper was destroyed. A house lost its garage, part of its roof, and was pushed off its foundation. A large vehicle was also pushed a couple of hundred feet. Shortly after hitting the farmstead, it veered southeast into some fields, where it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Echols, MN
F0 category
Jun 27, 1980
3:55 PM CST
Tornado report for St. James, MN
Watonwan County · 3,868 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

St. James, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,740
Households1,833
Housing units2,091
Income
Median household income$57,031
$100k+ households34.8%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,412
Attached single-family75
Small multifamily223
Large multifamily303
Mobile homes78
Housing mix
Single-family share67.5%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share25.2%
Mobile-home share3.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,262
Renter-occupied571
Vacant units258
Home value & age
Median home value$109,600
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share61.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,626
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 33 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near St. James, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in St. James?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near St. James, MN is 2.75″. It was reported near St. James, MN on June 16, 1978.

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

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

I am selling a home in St. James — 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 St. James address?

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