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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Walker, MN from August 24, 1974 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Walker, MN · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Walker, MN

25 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via social media with photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, MN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
2:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Benedict, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2020
4:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Walker, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2017
7:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Walker, MN
0.88″ hail
Sep 26, 2008
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 E Walker, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Walker, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Walker, MN
0.88″ hail
Sep 17, 2007
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Walker, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2003
10:49 AM CST
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2003
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2003
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2002
2:25 PM CST
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Walker, MN
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2001
8:23 PM CST
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 14, 2000
12:27 PM CST
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Walker, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 14, 2000
10:18 AM CST
Hail report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Walker, 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 Walker, MN

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
4:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Awning cover over the gas pumps at the Holiday store blown over from thunderstorm. Time estimated from radar and business input.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down. Time estimated based on radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2025
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to marina. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2025
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: City park sustained tree and structure damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Walker, MN
65 mph
Jul 23, 2025
12:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Walker Ambient Weather Station on First Pt Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2025
12:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several branches larger than 4 in diameter broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of numerous trees snapped and blown over. One picture also shows an uprooted tree. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO SENT IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWING A SPRUCE TREE APPROXIMATELY 18 TO 22 INCHES IN DIAMETER THAT WAS SNAPPED NEAR THE TRUNK AROUND 3 AM. THIS TREE FELL ONTO THE ROOF OF A CABIN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2022
3:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME ON PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 S WALKER. AREA OF TREE DAMAGE WITH MULTIPLE TREES SNAPPED OFF... DOWNING POWER LINES AND BLOCKING THE ROAD. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED OFF RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2022
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MN POWER REPORTED AT LEAST 30 TREES DOWNED AROUND THE WALKER AREA ALONG WITH SOME BROKEN POWERLINES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2022
3:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AREA OF TREE DAMAGE WITH MULTIPLE TREES SNAPPED OFF... DOWNING POWER LINES AND BLOCKING THE ROAD. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED OFF RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2020
9:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY LARGE TREES DOWN NEAR WALKER... MN. REPORT AND PICTURE OF LARGE TREE DOWN RETRIEVED VIA FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR AND WALKER AIRPORT (KY49) WIND GUST OBSERVATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Wilkinson, MN
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2019
12:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES KNOCKED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2018
5:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES KNOCKED DOWN IN SHINGOBEE TOWNSHIP. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Walker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Walker, MN
Cass County · 20,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Walker, 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 Walker, MN

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Walker, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population858
Households397
Housing units609
Income
Median household income$35,847
$100k+ households16.1%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached281
Attached single-family109
Small multifamily74
Large multifamily145
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share46.1%
Attached-home share17.9%
Multifamily share36.0%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied203
Renter-occupied194
Vacant units212
Home value & age
Median home value$240,200
Owner homes $300k+37.0%
Owner homes $500k+17.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1987
Older-home share43.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars293
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 37 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Walker, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Walker?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Walker, MN is 1.75″. It was reported near Walker, MN on June 12, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Walker — 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 Walker address?

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