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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Williams, MN from September 1, 1961 through July 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Williams, MN · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Williams, MN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2022
11:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Williams, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2020
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Graceton, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2020
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT NORRIS CAMP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Faunce, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2018
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY DIME TO NICKEL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williams, MN
2.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE HAIL FELL NEAR BIRCH BEACH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Arnesen, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2016
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE HAIL FELL AT THE ROCKY POINT RESORT ON THE LAKE OF THE WOODS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arnesen, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2015
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .46 E Faunce, MN
2.00″ hail
May 28, 2015
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.71 SSW Arnesen, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 11, 2013
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The ground was white with hail. The depth was at least an inch deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.92 S Graceton, MN
1.50″ hail
Sep 11, 2013
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail fell, knocking branches off some trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.91 N Williams, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 11, 2013
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A wall cloud was also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.22 N Williams, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 31, 2013
7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 WNW Hackett, MN
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2011
11:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.08 WNW Williams, MN
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Williams, MN
0.88″ hail
Sep 21, 2007
7:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.45 S Faunce, 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 Williams, MN

22 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tall pine tree uprooted at resort. Additional various photos of trees snapped and branches snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Graceton, MN
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 Inch or larger tree branches down... a couple of trees down. Small hail occurred as well. Tree damage became worse further to the east and south of this point later on as the storm moved eastward.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arnesen, MN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 4 trees down along the Butterfield Road from Faunce to Norris Camp. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Faunce, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Several trees with 6 to 8 inch diameter branches down and small piles of hail still present in the morning after. Time estimated off RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Roosevelt, MN
62 mph
Jul 18, 2022
5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT AN NDAWN STATION AT 3 METERS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Williams, MN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2022
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VERY STRONG WINDS AND WIND DRIVEN WAVE ACTION TUMBLED DOCKS AT MORRIS POINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNE Graceton, MN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2022
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE 3 TO 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN. POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Long Point, MN
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2019
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF POPLAR TREES WERE SNAPPED AND LAYING ACROSS THE FAUNCE BUTTERFIELD ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Faunce, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2019
4:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIVE TO SIX TREES BLOWN DOWN ALONG THE ROOSEVELT-NORRIS CAMP ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Roosevelt, MN
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2017
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE-INCH DIAMETER LIMBS BROKEN OFF TREES. TWO TREES OF 8 TO 10 INCH DIAMETER HAD TOPS BROKEN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williams, MN
64 mph
Aug 1, 2015
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A pine tree was blown down onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.96 NW Williams, MN
60 mph
Sep 11, 2013
2:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds were reported around Arneson.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Arnesen, MN
63 mph
Aug 31, 2013
7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at Arnesens Rocky Point Resort.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.53 WSW Lude, MN
58 mph
Aug 5, 2006
6:35 PM CST
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 to 6 inch diameter tree branches were snapped off by the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arnesen, MN
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2002
12:35 AM CST
Wind report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many large trees were snapped off or uprooted near Norris Camp.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 SW Williams, 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 Williams, MN

8 reports
UNK category
Jun 23, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported Via live stream...location estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Gates Corner, MN
UNK category
Jun 20, 2020
1:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TRACKED FOR ABOUT 1.2 MILES UPROOTING FIR AND PINE TREES... AND SNAPPING SEVERAL LARGE DIAMETER ASH AND POPLAR TREES ALONG THE FAUNCE-BUTTERFIELD ROAD... ROUGHLY 4 WSW OF THE NORRIS CAMP DNR STATION. TORNADOE ENDED ABOUT 3SW NORRIS CAMP BY 850 PM CDT. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 107 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNE Gates Corner, MN
UNK category
Jul 17, 2019
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO SNAPPED SEVERAL POPLAR... SPRUCE... AND TAMARAC TREES LEAVING A 50 YARD WIDE GOUGE IN THE FOREST AND ACROSS FAUNCE ROAD SOUTH. IT TRACKED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ROUGHLY 15 MILES TO THE EAST NORTHEAST... TO ABOUT 9S OF BAUDETTE BY 510 PM CDT. THIS AREA IS DEEP IN THE BELTRAMI ISLAND STATE FOREST AND IS LARGELY INACCESSIBLE. HOWEVER SIMILAR TREE SNAP AREAS WERE NOTED ACROSS PILOT GLADE ROAD... ABOUT 10S OF PITT...AND ACROSS CR1 ABOUT 5N OF CARP. PEAK WIND TO 105 MPH. MAX WIDTH TO 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Faunce, MN
EF0 category
Sep 11, 2013
2:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked intermittently with damage mainly to occasional broken tree branches. Peak winds estimated to 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Williams, MN
F1 category
Aug 5, 2006
6:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated 3 miles northeast of Skime in Roseau County at 1825 CST. The tornado entered Lake of the Woods County about 7 miles west-southwest of Norris Camp and tracked to about 6 miles west-southwest of Norris Camp. Snapped and uprooted trees were noted for a path up to 100 yards wide where the track intersected available logging roads. Peak winds were estimated at 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 W Faunce, MN
F0 category
Aug 5, 2006
6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated 1 mile north of Swift in Roseau County at 1822 CST. Peak winds were estimated at 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NW Williams, MN
F0 category
Jul 31, 2001
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Graceton, MN
F1 category
Sep 1, 1961
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Williams, MN
Lake of the Woods County · 2,342 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

Williams, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population219
Households99
Housing units110
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households18.2%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached82
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes28
Housing mix
Single-family share74.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share25.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied94
Renter-occupied5
Vacant units11
Home value & age
Median home value$26,800
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1991
Older-home share34.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars95
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 22 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Williams, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Williams?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Williams, MN is 2.75″. It was reported near Arnesen, MN on June 23, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Williams — 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 Williams address?

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