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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Willmar, MN from August 28, 1955 through June 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56201 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Willmar, MN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Willmar, MN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willmar, MN
2.50″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT WITH PHOTOS OF HAIL SENT BY EM VIA EMAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Willmar, MN
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willmar, MN
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HAIL COMPARED TO QUARTER FROM TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willmar, MN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHONED IN REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willmar, MN
3.00″ hail
May 9, 2022
1:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO MEASUREMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Willmar, MN
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2015
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Willmar, MN
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2015
11:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 SW Willmar, MN
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2015
4:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Willmar, MN
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2014
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.15 S Willmar, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2014
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 S Willmar, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2012
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Willmar, MN
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2012
8:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Willmar, MN
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2012
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 SE Willmar, MN
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2012
11:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 SE Willmar, 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 Willmar, MN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report relayed from dispatch... time estimated from radar. Large branch down in Willmar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2025
10:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Multiple reports on social media of tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down on the southwest side of Willmar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Willmar, MN
62 mph
Aug 26, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT WILLMAR... WILLMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT-JOHN L RICE FIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Willmar, MN
71 mph
May 12, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2021
7:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Willmar, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM WILLMAR. TREE AND NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES DOWN. TIME BASED ON RADAR AND AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2019
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DEPUTY HAD REPORTS OF SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN WILLMAR. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Willmar, MN
60 mph
Aug 9, 2015
10:25 AM CST-6
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down in southwest Willmar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.6 S Willmar, MN
60 mph
Jul 17, 2015
9:38 PM CST-6
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was toppled in Willmar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Willmar, MN
61 mph
Jun 21, 2013
1:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Bdh)Willmar Municipal Airport, MN
62 mph
May 29, 2013
10:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Bdh)Willmar Municipal Airport, MN
60 mph
Jun 17, 2012
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Willmar, MN
60 mph
Jul 10, 2010
7:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A six inch diameter tree was snapped off at the base in Willmar, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 SSE Willmar Arpt, 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 Willmar, MN

6 reports
F0 category
Jun 11, 2001
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the last tornado associated with the complex that produced the Benson F2 tornado. The storm had travelled along Highway 212 from Danvers to Benson to Kandiyohi, producing numerous tornadoes, hail, and strong wind gusts.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Willmar, MN
F1 category
Jul 1, 1997
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado left a one mile track of damage on the south and southeast sides of Willmar. Warehouse destroyed. Roof damage to motel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Willmar, MN
F1 category
Apr 21, 1985
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
May 30, 1977
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 25, 1969
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 30, 1967
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Willmar, MN
Kandiyohi County · 15,029 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

Willmar, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,136
Households8,271
Housing units8,880
Income
Median household income$63,368
$100k+ households36.1%
$150k+ households10.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,155
Attached single-family517
Small multifamily957
Large multifamily2,039
Mobile homes206
Housing mix
Single-family share58.1%
Attached-home share5.8%
Multifamily share33.7%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,757
Renter-occupied3,514
Vacant units609
Home value & age
Median home value$186,000
Owner homes $300k+15.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1976
Older-home share55.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,488
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 55 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Willmar, MN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Willmar?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Willmar, MN is 3.00″. It was reported near Willmar, MN on May 9, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Willmar — 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 Willmar address?

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