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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Crow Wing County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Crow Wing County, MN from August 12, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
230
Wind Reports
316
Tornado Reports
35
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Crow Wing County, MN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Crow Wing County

30 reports
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0.70″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Pine Center, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of dime to quarter size hail 2 miles SW of MN-25 and MN-18. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Brainerd, MN
2.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report with photo of hail. Person reported largest stone measured 2 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Nne Cuyuna, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained Spotter reports Quarter size hail. Time estimated based on mix of report and radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nne Cuyuna, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nne Wolford, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most hail was smaller than quarter-size. Largest was half-dollar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Ene Mission, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report with photo of Quarter size hail. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sse Crosslake, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fifty Lakes, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 20, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Fifty Lakes, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Report with photo from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Pine Knoll, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lennox, MN
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
4:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter size to slightly larger than quarter size hail at Central Lakes College near College Drive and the Mississippi River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Brainerd, MN
1.50″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
4:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Location is approximate near the Brainerd Airport. Trained spotter reported very strong winds and very heavy rain and large hail that was quarter size and up to an inch and a quarter to an inch and a half in diameter estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Brainerd, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
3:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E East Gull Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
5:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media with photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Pequot Lakes, 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 Crow Wing County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports a couple of trees down in the City of Brainerd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brainerd, MN
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts took down large mature oak trees_ several large branches and a brick chimney on home. Widespread damage from north to south Brainerd. Power outages in several spots in town. Time estimated
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Brainerd, MN
49 mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust of 49mph at Brainerd Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Merrifield, MN
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of broken trees at Boom Lake in Brainerd. Delayed report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Brainerd, MN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large hay carts knocked over and damage to a what appeared to be a canvas covered outbuilding or shelter for farm equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Pine Knoll, MN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
4:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two car garage attached to single level home destroyed. Around a dozen trees downed in and around the property as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Merrifield, MN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
4:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cluster of around a dozen trees snapped halfway up. This point marks the end of path of scattered tree damage that started at County Road 3 and Ossipee Road. Treefall generally in a north direction.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Mission, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Top of a 10 inch diameter oak tree broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Crosslake, MN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports that 4 healthy oak trees 6 to 10 inch diameter were uprooted. Time of report is when it occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Breezy Point, MN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very large oak tree uprooted looks like it is 24 inches in diameter or more. Several large trees knocked over or snapped some laying on the house. I put put the time based on radar velocities though the reporter mentioned the winds occurred well before the storms arrival. Perhaps...Anvil Evaporative Winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Emily, MN
64 mph
Jun 30, 2026
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gust to 64 mph was recorded by the Brainerd Airport ASOS station KBRD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Brainerd, MN
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 100 foot tall tree down that had no previous damage. Multiple other smaller trees down as well. Branches were found speared into the ground after the storm. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Mission, MN
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
4:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of oak tree snapped approximately 10 ft above ground. Adjacent trees remained standing. Tree had some woodpecker damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Breezy Point, MN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2025
1:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Turtle Lake from Facebook message.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Garrison, MN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2025
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several small trees down at golf course in Emily. Course had a lot of standing waters. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Emily, 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 Crow Wing County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 14, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Narrow swath of significant tree damage. Softwood trees snapped. Time estimated from radar. Preliminary rating EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Deerwood, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed MN 210. Softwood trees snapped. Time estimated from radar. Preliminary rating EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Deerwood, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed MN 6. Numerous softwood trees broken and uprooted. Time estimated from radar. Preliminary rating EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Cuyuna, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Softwood trees uprooted. Time estimated from radar. Preliminary rating EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Wolford, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Softwood trees uprooted. Time estimated from radar. Preliminary EF-1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wolford, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: End of the Whitefish Lake/Clamshell Lake Tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Breezy Point, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Preliminary information. Softwood tree trunks snapped. Time estimated from radar. EF-TBD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Breezy Point, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Preliminary information. Softwood tree trunks snapped. Time estimated from radar. EF-TBD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Jenkins, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Preliminary information. Tornado crossed Ruttger Road. Softwood tree trunks snapped. Numerous large trees uprooted. Damage to numerous homes. Time estimated from radar. EF-TBD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Jenkins, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Start of the Whitefish Lake/Clamshell Lake Tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Jenkins, MN
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Garrison, MN
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
12:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Pine Center, MN
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A HOUSE AND A ROOF WAS DAMAGED ON A DETACHED GARAGE/SHED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Pine Center, MN
F2 category
Jun 13, 2001
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tore roofs off houses and blew out exterior walls. Pole barns and sheds were destroyed, and windows were blown out. Thousands of trees were knocked down, and 41 head of livestock were killed. The average path width was 1/4 mile, with the widest being 1/2 mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Brainerd, MN
F2 category
Oct 26, 1996
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Crow Wing County, MN
Crow Wing County · 33,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 21 NE Brainerd, 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

Crow Wing County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population67,113
Households28,778
Housing units42,191
Income
Median household income$71,343
$100k+ households40.6%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached33,993
Attached single-family1,097
Small multifamily1,685
Large multifamily3,307
Mobile homes2,090
Housing mix
Single-family share80.6%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share11.8%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied22,266
Renter-occupied6,512
Vacant units13,413
Home value & age
Median home value$274,400
Owner homes $300k+44.4%
Owner homes $500k+16.5%
Owner homes $750k+6.2%
Median year built1987
Older-home share39.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars27,411
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 230 hail, 316 wind, and 35 tornado reports in Crow Wing County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Crow Wing County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Crow Wing County is 4.00″. It was reported near Nisswa, MN on June 19, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Crow Wing 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 Crow Wing County address?

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