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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Clearwater County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Clearwater County, MN from June 9, 1959 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
125
Wind Reports
93
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clearwater County, MN · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Clearwater County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Sep 4, 2026
2:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPing of half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Sse Bagley, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
12:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: West Battle Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zerkel, MN
0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
11:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Long Lake Campground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Se Zerkel, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zerkel, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alida, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video and report of quarter sized hail in Clearbrook MN via broadcast media social media. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clearbrook, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports quarter sized hail in Shevlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shevlin, MN
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2023
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Zerkel, MN
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ebro, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2022
4:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Alida, MN
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2022
12:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND STRONG WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Gully, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2020
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NOTED NEAR SHOOTING STAR CASINO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ebro, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2020
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR THE MAIN LODGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Lake Itasca, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2020
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Itasca, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 7, 2020
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL FELL ALONG HWY 113. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 WSW Lake Itasca, 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 Clearwater County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 25, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in the area_ time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Leonard, MN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report: Multiple branches and trees down in Shevlin. Time estimated from radar and downstream observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shevlin, MN
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Medium tree branches broken and pea size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Clearbrook, MN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small tree downed in addition to pea sized hail and very heavy rain. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bagley, MN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Bagley. Small tree downed in addition to pea sized hail and very heavy rain. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bagley, MN
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2022
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL PINE AND POPLAR TREES BLOWN DOWN ALONG MN200. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Zerkel, MN
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN IN NORTHERN SINCLAIR TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Leonard, MN
59 mph
Jun 14, 2022
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. A FEW DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N Gonvick, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POLPAR AND PINE TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG CR 2... FROM SOUTHEAST BEAR CREEK INTO EASTERN ITASCA TOWNSHIPS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY WIND SENSORS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Lake Itasca, MN
UNK mph
May 29, 2022
1:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES BLOWN DOWN NEAR MN HWY 1 AND BIA 19. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NE Berner, MN
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2020
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leonard, MN
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2020
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TREES DOWN EVERYWHERE. 100 YEAR OLD TREE FELL ON HOUSE... TOTALLY UPROOTED. WIND DAMAGE TO GARAGE AND BARN AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leonard, MN
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alida, MN
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2020
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE BLOWN DOWN IN TOWN. PHOTO AND REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clearbrook, MN
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2020
4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW POPLAR TREES SNAPPED IN A GROVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 NNW Clearbrook, 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 Clearwater County

22 reports
UNK category
Jul 25, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Leonard, MN
UNK category
Jun 23, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed video report of mini supercell that produced a brief spin up over marshland. No damage discerned or reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Alida, MN
EF2 category
Jul 22, 2013
1:20 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began in Mahnomen County, just southeast of Mahnomen, at 12:50 am CST. The total tornado track was about 21 miles. The tornado damaged structures at three locations along the route with long tracks of tree and crop damage. Peak winds were estimated at 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.96 W Zerkel, MN
EF1 category
Jul 22, 2013
12:46 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began in Polk County, about one mile north of Trail, at 12:33 am CST. The tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees along its entire seven mile path. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.64 W Berner, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
4:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked northward for roughly a mile. Several large trees were knocked down onto power lines and one power pole was snapped along highway 92. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.17 S Clearbrook, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
3:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked nearly due north for about 3 miles. The tornado knocked down numerous large tree limbs and uprooted or snapped off several trees. Some shingles, gutters, and trim pieces were torn off of a house. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.33 WNW Zerkel, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
3:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked north-northeastward for roughly a mile, across portions of Long Lost Lake. Numerous large tree limbs were knocked down and large trees were snapped. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.93 WSW Lake Itasca, MN
EF1 category
Jun 12, 2008
7:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated in Becker County at 844 pm CDT. It travelled about 2 miles across extreme southeast Clearwater County to around 5 miles south-southeast of Lake Itasca by 854 pm CDT. From there it continued into Hubbard County. Several large trees were knocked down or uprooted along its path. Peak winds were estimated to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.5 S Lake Itasca, MN
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2007
4:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Muliple brief waterspouts were observed near Peterson Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 SSE Clearbrook, MN
F1 category
Jun 23, 2005
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado knocked down numerous trees along county road 24. Estimated peak winds were 90 mph. The tornado continued into Beltrami county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Leonard, MN
F0 category
May 29, 2003
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown caused minor tree damage and lifted shingles on several roofs. A tin building was lifted into the street, causing minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Gonvick, MN
F0 category
Aug 11, 2002
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown knocked down a few trees in a yard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Shevlin, MN
F0 category
Aug 11, 2002
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado made a brief touchdown in a open pasture.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Bagley, MN
F0 category
Aug 8, 2001
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Gonvick, MN
F0 category
May 15, 2001
4:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Clearwater County, MN
Clearwater County · 3,455 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdowns were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Shevlin, 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 · County

Clearwater County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,579
Households3,245
Housing units4,449
Income
Median household income$64,934
$100k+ households39.2%
$150k+ households16.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,455
Attached single-family29
Small multifamily166
Large multifamily210
Mobile homes589
Housing mix
Single-family share77.7%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share8.5%
Mobile-home share13.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,633
Renter-occupied612
Vacant units1,204
Home value & age
Median home value$177,100
Owner homes $300k+18.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,995
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 125 hail, 93 wind, and 22 tornado reports in Clearwater County, 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 Clearwater County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Clearwater County is 3.00″. It was reported near Zerkel, MN on August 14, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County address?

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