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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Clay County, MN
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Clay County, MN from June 20, 1957 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
226
Wind Reports
201
Tornado Reports
44
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Clay County, MN · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 3, 2026
Hail Report Description: Small hail covered the lawn_ shredded tree leaves. Crops in the area also heavily damaged. Largest hailstones estimated at a quarter in size.
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Barnesville, MN
1.00″hail
Jun 29, 2025 1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Barnesville, MN
1.25″hail
Jun 29, 2025 1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 20-30mm hail via ICECHIP research team.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Barnesville, MN
1.75″hail
Sep 29, 2023 1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barnesville, MN
2.00″hail
Aug 8, 2023 10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Hawley. Picture relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hawley, MN
2.00″hail
Aug 8, 2023 10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hawley, MN
2.00″hail
Jul 13, 2023 9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Downer, MN
2.75″hail
Jul 13, 2023 9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Property damage with multiple hail pictures suggesting 3 inches or larger possible based on visual estimates.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Downer, MN
1.50″hail
Jul 7, 2023 7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from yesterday.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sabin, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 11, 2022 12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BRIEF BURST OF HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Hitterdal, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 11, 2022 12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON AND ON FOR 2 TO 3 MINUTES... UNTIL 743 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Felton, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 11, 2022 12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NEAR HWY 10 AT EAST EDGE OF MOORHEAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Moorhead, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2022 12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Moorhead, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 10, 2022 6:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Barnesville, MN
1.25″hail
Aug 13, 2020 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Felton, MN
1.50″hail
Jun 7, 2020 10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Borup, MN
1.75″hail
Sep 21, 2019 11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR KRAGNES
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Kragnes, MN
1.00″hail
Sep 21, 2019 10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ERIC WHITEHILL PICTURE
NWS Hail Report Location: Kragnes, MN
1.75″hail
Sep 21, 2019 10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS OF QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL... ONE INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES DOWN... AND DAMAGED CORNFIELD NEAR KRAGNES
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Kragnes, 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.
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Felton, MN
40mph
Aug 12, 2026 8:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind Gust South Moorhead.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moorhead, MN
50mph
Aug 12, 2026 8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind Gust recorded on Personal Weather Station in the Prairie Rose area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Fargo, MN
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2026 2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down (estimated 20 feet in height).
NWS Wind Report Location: Ulen, MN
61mph
Jun 29, 2026 4:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Glyndon, MN
61mph
Jun 29, 2026 4:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Sabin, MN
62mph
Jun 10, 2026 6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN reporting site at 10 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Sabin, MN
62mph
Jun 10, 2026 6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Dilworth, MN
68mph
Aug 7, 2025 2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 SW Moorhead. Mesonet station MN098 Moorhead MN DOT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Moorhead, MN
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2025 12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Comstock, MN
UNKmph
May 15, 2025 9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ulen, MN
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2024 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Felton. Roof taken off of a shed near Felton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Felton, MN
UNKmph
Jul 14, 2024 12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof taken off of a shed near Felton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Felton, MN
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2024 8:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media Broadcaster recieved a report for 7 inch branches snapped in rural portion of the Oakport Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Moorhead, MN
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2024 8:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hawley, MN
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2024 8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very large tree blown over with limbs shredded... Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Ulen, MN
60mph
Jun 19, 2024 8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media broadcaster reports 50-60mph winds in Moorehead.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moorhead, MN
UNKmph
May 19, 2024 4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of tree damage from social media... time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Comstock, MN
UNKmph
May 18, 2024 5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from social media... shed flipped over fence. Time estimated based on radar and surrounding obs with an RWIS gusting to 57 mph 10 minutes later about 13 miles ESE as the gust front hit that location.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barnesville, MN
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2023 9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 8 inch diameter pine snapped a few feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Georgetown, MN
60mph
Aug 11, 2022 12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUSTS TO 60 MPH ALONG WITH HALF INCH HAIL. WINDS GUSTED UNTIL 738 PM CDT
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Hawley, MN
70mph
Aug 5, 2022 2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Moorhead, MN
UNKmph
Jun 23, 2022 12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE ASH AND COTTONWOOD TREES SNAPPED. POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hitterdal, MN
68mph
Jun 20, 2022 11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE MOORHEAD AIRPORT /KJKJ/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Moorhead, MN
UNKmph
Jun 20, 2022 11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE FRAME OF A HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION COLLAPSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Glyndon, MN
59mph
Jun 20, 2022 11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT AN NDAWN STATION AT 3 METERS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Glyndon, MN
UNKmph
Jun 20, 2022 11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CROP AT TREE DAMAGE APPARENT ACROSS SOUTHEAST OAKPORT AND SOUTHWESTERN MOLAND TOWNSHIPS. SMALL HAIL AND WINDS ESTIMATED TO 75 MPH. NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN... A FEW MATURE BOX ELDER AND ASH TREES UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Dilworth, MN
69mph
Jun 20, 2022 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT AN MNDOT RWIS STATION ALONG INTERSTATE 94.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Dilworth, MN
72mph
Jun 20, 2022 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT AN NDAWN STATION AT 3 METERS. RURAL RESIDENTS OF ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP REPORT SOME TREE BRANCHES DOWN. LOTS OF DUST BLEW THROUGH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Sabin, MN
60mph
Jun 20, 2022 11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Moorhead, 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 Clay County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Jul 1, 2026 1:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed: estimated location of a brief tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Hawley, MN
UNKcategory
Jul 16, 2022 6:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYS VIDEO OF A LANDSPOUT NW OF ULEN MN. STATIONARY AND LASTED 2 MINUTES. LOCATION APPROXIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Ulen, MN
UNKcategory
Jun 20, 2022 11:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO SHOWS A BRIEF TORNADO FORMED ALONG A GUST FRONT. THE TORNADO TRACKED EASTWARD THROUGH AN OPEN FIELD WEST OF THE BUFFALO RIVER STATE PARK FOR ROUGHLY A MILE... ENDING ABOUT 4 WEST OF MUSKODA BY 652 PM CDT. MAXIMUM WINDS SPEEDS TO 80 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 100 YD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON SPOTTER REPORTS... RADAR... AND NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Glyndon, MN
UNKcategory
Jul 31, 2020 7:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO FORMED IN THE BOOKEND VORTEX PORTION OF A SQUALL LINE AND TRACKED FOR LESS THAN A HALF MILE TO THE ENE... ENDING BY 227 PM CDT. THE TORNADO KNOCKED DOWN SUNFLOWERS AND LEFT A DISTINCTIVE SWIRL PATTERN. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH ESTIMATED TO 40 YARDS. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 65 MPH. ORIGINAL REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. GROUND BASED AND AREAL IMAGES WERE PROVIDED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Rollag, MN
UNKcategory
Jul 9, 2019 11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO WAS THE THIRD TORNADO IN A CYCLIC SERIES. IT WAS LIKELY A PARTIALLY RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO AS IT TRACKED INTERMITTENTLY TO THE NORTHEAST FOR NEARLY 3 MILES... TO ABOUT 4 MILES WSW OF HAWLEY BY 638 PM CDT. THE TORNADO BROKE DOWN NUMEROUS POPLAR AND ASH TREE BRANCHES ALONG ITS PATH... AND CRACKED AT LEAST ONE POWER POLE. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 85 MPH AND MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WSW Hawley, MN
UNKcategory
Jul 9, 2019 10:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT AND VIDEO SHOW INTERMITTENT GROUND CONTACTS AS THIS TORNADO THE SECOND TORNADO IN THIS CYCLIC SERIES. IT TRACKED TO THE NORTHEAST FOR ABOUT A HALF MILE OR SO... OVER MAINLY OPEN FIELDS. THE TORNADO LIKELY ENDED BY 6PM CDT. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 75 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 75 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Rustad, MN
UNKcategory
Jul 21, 2017 10:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO WAS OBSERVED FOR ABOUT A MINUTE OVER LARGELY OPEN FARMLAND JUST NORTH OF I-94 IN EXTREME SOUTHEAST GLYNDON TOWNSHIP. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 75 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 100 YARDS. TRACK WAS ESTIMATED TO BE SOUTHEASTERLY FOR A HALF MILE OR LESS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Glyndon, MN
UNKcategory
May 27, 2016 7:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF TOUCHDOWN JUST WEST OF HWY 52... NEAR 50TH AVE S. DAMAGE TO A TREE ROW WITH TWO PINE TREES UPROOTED. NO OTHER DAMAGE OR INJURIES. SPOTTER CONFIRMED TORNADO WAS ON GROUND FOR 1 MINUTE. RE-SENT WITH UPDATED INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Moorhead, MN
UNKcategory
May 27, 2016 7:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF TOUCHDOWN JUST EAST OF HWY 52.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Moorhead, MN
UNKcategory
May 27, 2016 7:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF BRIEF TOUCHDOWN NEAR SABIN WITH MULTIPLE HIGH BASED FUNNELS REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sabin, MN
EF0category
Jun 27, 2015 7:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was observed from Interstate 94, where a series of dust plumes were noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.68 E Downer, MN
EF0category
Jun 25, 2013 10:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down about a mile west of the airport and tracked to the Interstate 94 exit north of town by 2230 CST. The tornado continued to about four miles northeast of town, a track length of about seven miles. The tornado was likely wrapped in heavy rain during portions of this track. One livestock loafing shed was lifted and collapsed and several trees were knocked down. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .47 E Barnesville, MN
EF0category
Apr 21, 2012 11:41 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near a farmstead west of Minnesota highway 9 and tracked eastward for about one quarter of mile before lifting. A spotter reported several four foot by six foot tin roofing panels were blown off a pole shed and carried eastward across Minnesota highway 9. Peak winds were estimated at 70 to 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.36 E Crawford, MN
EF1category
May 30, 2011 8:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked north-northeastward along the eastern edge of Moorhead and was likely enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rain. A few wooden power poles were snapped and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. Some mature trees were thrown more than 100 feet. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.
Tornado Report Description: Debris was captured by the KVLY tower camera in Fargo and the location was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.12 W Felton, MN
F1category
Sep 5, 2005 7:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated one mile west of Wild Rice in Cass County, North Dakota. The tornado continued along a 2.5 mile track in Minnesota, uprooting or snapping off numerous trees around two farmsteads. Debris was carried into nearby fields up to 200 yards away. A deck was torn off a home and a small metal shed was destroyed by the debris. At least one power pole was snapped off, which resulted in power outages across Kurtz Township. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Rustad, MN
F1category
Jun 29, 2005 4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Intermittent tornado touchdowns occurred to the Becker county line about 4 miles northeast of Rollag. The tornado continued into Becker county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Rollag, MN
F1category
Jun 23, 2005 6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were knocked down near Buffalo Creek by winds estimated to be around 90 mph. Video of the tornado was shown on the Weather Channel. The tornado continued into Becker county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE Hawley, MN
F1category
Jun 11, 2005 3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in Felton. Many large trees were uprooted or snapped off. Some roof damage was also reported from broken tree branches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Felton, MN
F1category
Jul 12, 2004 9:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several buildings were damaged at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion grounds near Rollag. Some antique farm machinery inside the buildings was also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WNW Rollag, MN
F0category
Jul 12, 2004 9:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly tracked through a wheat field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Glyndon, MN
F1category
Jul 10, 2004 7:44 AM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed the Red River into Minnesota (it originated southeast of Wild Rice, ND) and moved east before lifting just west of Rustad. Many trees were twisted or snapped off along the tornado path. Several farm buildings were damaged one mile west of Rustad. One wooden grain bin was moved about 6 feet off its foundation and the door of a 50x150 foot storage shed was blown in and pushed halfway across the shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Rustad, MN
F1category
Sep 18, 2002 5:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A 14x14 foot one thousand pound shed door was torn off a barn and thrown 150 feet on top of a 24 foot high grain bin. Calf pens were also flipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Downer, MN
F0category
Jul 26, 1997 3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rapid convection produced a brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 NE Fargo, MN
F2category
Jun 5, 1996 4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Hitterdal, MN
F0category
Jun 25, 1994 2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly and did no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hitterdal, MN
F0category
Jun 9, 1991 2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0category
Jun 11, 1990 9:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1category
May 7, 1988 3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0category
Jul 21, 1987 6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Clay County, MN
Clay County · 16,479 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Clay County have on record?
Our records show 226 hail, 201 wind, and 44 tornado reports in Clay County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Clay County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Clay County is 3.00″. It was reported near Moorhead, MN on June 30, 2026.
A storm report showed up near my home in Clay County — 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 Clay County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Clay County — 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 Clay County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Clay County — 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 Clay County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Clay County — 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 Clay County, MN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Clay County, 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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