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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Vergas, MN from July 30, 1955 through July 31, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Vergas, MN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Vergas, MN

26 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2024
7:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hailstones 3/4 to a few 1 inch size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vergas, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2014
10:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vergas, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 5, 2014
10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vergas, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
3:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail fell at the intersection of county roads 108 and 41.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.68 SW Spirit Lake, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2013
6:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 SE Spirit Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 26, 2013
5:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell for about a minute on the south side of Vergas.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vergas, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2010
4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.28 NNW Spirit Lake, MN
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2010
2:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.15 SW Spirit Lake, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 27, 2007
6:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.52 NE Dunvilla, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2007
2:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Vergas, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2006
6:35 PM CST
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Vergas, MN
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2005
9:22 AM CST
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Vergas, MN
2.50″ hail
Jul 12, 2004
10:42 PM CST
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vergas, MN
0.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2002
6:25 PM CST
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Vergas, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 26, 2002
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Vergas, 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 Vergas, MN

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67 mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RWIS station MN132 Frazee MN DOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Frazee, MN
73 mph
Jul 31, 2024
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station KMNFRAZE2 measured wind gust to 73 mph at 228pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Vergas, MN
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2023
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos tree damage on social media from broadcast media. Estimated 6 inch diameter tree branches downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Dunvilla, MN
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2021
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMS WERE BROKEN DOWN AND A FEW TREES SNAPPED BETWEEN LAKE LIZZIE... PELICAN LAKE... AND LAKE MELISSA. NEAR THE OTTER TAIL AND BECKER COUNTY LINE. REPORTS AND PHOTOS POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Dunvilla, MN
69 mph
Jul 10, 2021
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A MNDOT RWIS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Frazee, MN
69 mph
Jun 8, 2021
4:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MNDOT RWIS MEASURED 69 MPH WIND GUST AT 1159 CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Frazee, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2020
8:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR LONG LAKE. PICTURE POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Vergas, MN
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2020
8:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCAL STATION GOT A PICTURE OF A TREE DOWN NEAR LONG LAKE WITH TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Vergas, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2019
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN. NEARBY PERSONALL WEATHER STATION RECORDED SUSTAINED WINDS AT 40 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 50 MPH OR GREATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Vergas, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2018
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE DOWN. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Vergas, MN
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2018
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASH TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Frazee, MN
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2018
6:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POPLAR TREE SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Frazee, MN
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2017
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN. POWER OUTAGES BETWEEN VERGAS AND BIG MCDONALD LAKE. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Vergas, MN
75 mph
Aug 3, 2012
7:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous four to six inch diameter tree branches were broken down along with a few larger trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vergas, MN
60 mph
Jul 27, 2010
2:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds occurred at Vergas.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Vergas, 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 Vergas, MN

5 reports
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2010
2:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two persistent wall clouds tracked with periodic funnels from north central Otter Tail County into south central Becker County. One produced a brief tornadic touchdown near Rose Lake in Hobart Township. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 E Vergas, MN
EF1 category
Jul 11, 2008
3:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Irrigation system center pivots, trees, and power poles were heavily damaged in a roughly 2 mile path to about 7 miles north-northwest of Perham. A metal grain bin was blown down along with a small silo and several smaller farm buildings. Peak winds were estimated at around 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.42 W Luce, MN
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2008
2:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was observed between Rose Lake and Scalp Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 NNE Vergas, MN
F0 category
May 11, 2004
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large branches were snapped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dunvilla, MN
F2 category
Aug 25, 1960
5:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Vergas, MN
Otter Tail County · 29,682 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

Vergas, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population241
Households136
Housing units169
Income
Median household income$85,000
$100k+ households47.8%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached122
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily15
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share72.2%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share14.2%
Mobile-home share9.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied103
Renter-occupied33
Vacant units33
Home value & age
Median home value$163,700
Owner homes $300k+27.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1974
Older-home share54.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars127
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 20 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Vergas, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Vergas?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Vergas, MN is 2.50″. It was reported near Vergas, MN on July 12, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Vergas — 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 Vergas address?

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