Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Spartanburg, SC • Greenville, SC • McAllen, TXATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Buffalo, WY • Roswell, NM • Wilmington, NC • Idaho Falls, ID • Asheville, NC • Kingsport, TN • Grand Junction, CO • Champaign, IL • Hickory, NC • Knoxville, TN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Provo, UT • Salt Lake City, UTHeads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Spartanburg, SC • Greenville, SC • McAllen, TXATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Buffalo, WY • Roswell, NM • Wilmington, NC • Idaho Falls, ID • Asheville, NC • Kingsport, TN • Grand Junction, CO • Champaign, IL • Hickory, NC • Knoxville, TN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Provo, UT • Salt Lake City, UT
Hi folks! Stay ahead of the storm with a 48-hour severe weather outlook, precise hail alerts, and live hail tracking. Access hail insights, historical hail maps, and detailed reports across 300+ regions for better planning and fewer "uh-oh" moments. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay protected - all completely free. Hi folks! Stay ahead of the storm with a 48-hour severe weather outlook, precise hail alerts, and live hail tracking. Access hail insights, historical hail maps, and detailed reports across 300+ regions for better planning and fewer "uh-oh" moments. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay protected - all completely free.
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA
Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Faribault County, MN
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Faribault County, MN from July 8, 1957 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 56009 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
125
Wind Reports
108
Tornado Reports
44
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Faribault County, MN · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 2, 2026
Hail Report Description: *Delayed Report* Photo of softball size hail seen on Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Easton, MN
1.75″hail
Sep 2, 2026 3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Delavan, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2026 5:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ne Bricelyn, MN
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2026 4:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Blue Earth_ MN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Blue Earth, MN
1.25″hail
Apr 28, 2025 10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Frost, MN
1.25″hail
Aug 12, 2023 12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blue Earth, MN
1.00″hail
Apr 13, 2022 12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Delavan, MN
1.25″hail
Jun 21, 2020 10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Blue Earth, MN
2.75″hail
Jul 25, 2018 10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IMAGES ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Blue Earth, MN
1.25″hail
Jul 25, 2018 10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blue Earth, MN
1.75″hail
Jul 25, 2018 10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF CROPS SHREDDED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Blue Earth, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 25, 2018 8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Winnebago, MN
1.25″hail
Mar 6, 2017 11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Bricelyn, MN
1.50″hail
Mar 6, 2017 11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Bricelyn, MN
1.00″hail
Mar 6, 2017 10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Frost, MN
1.75″hail
Jun 12, 2013 4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.07 ESE Wells, MN
2.75″hail
Jun 12, 2013 3:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail caused damage to area roofs in Wells, Minnesota.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Wells, MN
2.75″hail
Jun 12, 2013 3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There was damage to roof shingles and siding of houses, with the hail depth of a few inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.68 WNW Wells, MN
1.75″hail
Jun 12, 2013 3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There was damage to trees and broken windshields north of Wells, Minnesota.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.94 N Wells, MN
0.88″hail
Jun 12, 2013 3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.21 SE Minnesota Lake, MN
2.00″hail
Jul 13, 2012 6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.59 NNW Walters, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 13, 2012 6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 NE Bricelyn, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 13, 2012 6:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some crop damage was reported with this hail storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.08 WNW Walters, MN
1.00″hail
Jul 13, 2012 6:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 SW Frost, MN
1.00″hail
Sep 22, 2010 7:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Winnebago, MN
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2010 4:44 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.56 NE Blue Earth, MN
1.50″hail
Jun 17, 2010 4:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Frost, MN
1.50″hail
Apr 12, 2010 5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blue Earth, MN
0.88″hail
Jun 23, 2009 12:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 W Blue Earth, MN
1.25″hail
Jun 17, 2009 9:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A large area of quarter to 1.25 size hail fell from near Wells to north of Walters, Minnesota where some farm crops were damaged. The Faribault County Register reported that corn stalks were shredded on the farm of Darrel and Karen Lutteke just south of Wells, Minnesota.
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: Delayed photo report of tree damage shared by broadcast media. Large branch snapped from base of tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bricelyn, MN
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed photo report of tree damage shared by broadcast media. Several large branches snapped from base of tree. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Frost, MN
UNKmph
Apr 28, 2025 10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur Radio operator provided photo of large pine tree blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Minnesota Lake, MN
UNKmph
Apr 17, 2025 10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles now have a lean and pull towards the ground. Part of the roof of a barn was damaged and blown into a grove of trees on the property. Time of damage estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Easton, MN
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2024 12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees snapped off along highway 109. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Easton, MN
UNKmph
Aug 18, 2019 5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 INCH DIAMETER BRANCH DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Winnebago, MN
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2019 3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Winnebago, MN
UNKmph
Jul 1, 2019 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN PARK... AND NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES DOWN AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wells, MN
58mph
Jun 15, 2019 6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 NNW BLUE EARTH WITH MAXIMUM MEASURED GUST. MEASURED AT MNDOT RWIS NEAR BLUE EARTH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Blue Earth, MN
UNKmph
Sep 21, 2018 12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FARIBAULT COUNTY EM CALLED TO REPORT NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Easton, MN
UNKmph
Sep 21, 2018 12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FARIBAULT COUNTY EM CALLED IN TO REPORT NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED AND DOWN AT GOLF COURSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Winnebago, MN
UNKmph
Sep 20, 2018 11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECT TIME - EASTON. FARIBAULT COUNTY EM CALLED TO REPORT NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Easton, MN
UNKmph
Sep 20, 2018 11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 SSE WINNEBAGO. FARIBAULT COUNTY EM CALLED IN TO REPORT NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED AND DOWN AT GOLF COURSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Winnebago, MN
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2016 7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED. .
NWS Wind Report Location: Bricelyn, MN
UNKmph
Apr 25, 2016 12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BRANCHES DOWN. REPORT OF TRAILER TOSSED BY WINDS AND POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blue Earth, MN
64mph
Jun 16, 2014 5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree branches and trees were blown down in Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Wells, MN
64mph
Jun 16, 2014 5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large shed roof was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Easton, MN
70mph
Jun 16, 2014 4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees were blown down into houses and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Blue Earth, MN
60mph
Jun 22, 2013 12:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees were blown down near Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Wells, MN
60mph
Jun 22, 2013 12:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered large tree branches were blown down along Highway 254, between Frost and Interstate 90.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 N Frost, MN
64mph
Jun 21, 2013 7:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and large branches were blown down around the town of Elmore and surrounding farms.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 W Elmore, MN
64mph
Jun 12, 2013 3:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter, along with video coverage of the storm, had sustained severe winds lasting for 10 minutes or more. In addition to numerous trees blown down or uprooted, a barn north of Wells was destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.3 NNW Wells, MN
71mph
Jun 12, 2013 3:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees blew down, which damaged three homes and a garage. Power lines were also blown down due to falling trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.21 SE Minnesota Lake, MN
60mph
Sep 4, 2012 10:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down in Wells, Minnesota. Power outages also occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Wells, MN
58mph
Sep 4, 2012 10:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Minnesota Department of Transportation weather sensor, along Interstate 90, measured a wind gust of 58 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.56 NW Blue Earth, MN
63mph
Jun 26, 2010 8:48 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong rear flank downdraft accompanied the Wells tornado. The winds knocked down numerous trees, mostly in the south side of the city of Wells.
NWS Wind Report Location: .71 SW Wells, MN
64mph
Jun 26, 2010 8:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down in the city of Blue Earth, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.56 NE Blue Earth, MN
70mph
Jun 25, 2010 7:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hundreds of trees and some power poles were blown down in a two mile wide swath from southeast of Minnesota Lake to southeast of Wells. Several trees up to 3 feet in diameter were blown down across Highway 22. Sheds and other outbuildings were also damaged. Most of the damage in Wells was in the northern and eastern portions.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.11 SSE Minnesota Lake, MN
60mph
Jun 25, 2010 7:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines and trees were blown down near Minnesota Lake, Minnesota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.21 SE Minnesota Lake, MN
61mph
Jun 17, 2010 4:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter measured a 53 knot wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.56 NE Blue Earth, MN
Showing 15 of 30
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 Faribault County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 14, 2026 12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on video. Location and time approximate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Elmore, MN
UNKcategory
Aug 7, 2024 12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Time Delayed LSR - An EF-0 tornado uprooted trees and downed large 12 diameter limbs halfway up the base. One fallen limb caused damage to the roof of a house. Crop damage was also observed adjacent to a home 1 miles south of Wells.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Wells, MN
UNKcategory
Aug 6, 2024 12:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple spotter reports of tornado and ongoing tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Wells, MN
UNKcategory
Aug 5, 2024 11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter report relayed by County Dispatch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Winnebago, MN
UNKcategory
Aug 2, 2022 1:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO SHOWED A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN... WITH SOME LARGE BRANCHES BEING TOSSED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Wells, MN
UNKcategory
May 25, 2018 7:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN BRIEFLY. LOCATION IS APPROXIMATE. PHOTOS CONFIRM IT TOUCHED DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Minnesota Lake, MN
Tornado Report Description: PHOTO OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN BRICELYN SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bricelyn, MN
UNKcategory
Apr 25, 2016 12:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN SOUTH OF DELAVAN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Delavan, MN
EF0category
May 4, 2012 4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The emergency manager of Faribault County survey damage associated with a tornado that touched down in the southeast part of the county on May 4th. ||The survey indicated that the tornado touchdown approximately 1.7 miles east of Kiester, and tracked east-northeast along County Road 2, and then turned northeast, to 2.4 miles northeast of Kiester before dissipating. The tornado was rated an EF0, with winds of 75 mph. It damaged trees, took down three barns, and destroyed a number of sheds and other outbuildings. In addition, a few windows were blown out, along with several power poles blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.73 WNW Kiester, MN
EF0category
Jun 26, 2010 8:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees were broken, mostly in a cemetery on the west edge of Wells.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.14 WSW Wells, MN
EF0category
Jun 26, 2010 8:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees were broken, the roof was partially removed from a large shed, a grain bin was damaged, outbuildings sustained minor damage, and a narrow path was observed in an adjacent corn field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.54 S Easton, MN
EF0category
Jun 26, 2010 8:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Dozens of trees were broken or uprooted, two grain bins were destroyed, an auger was moved, several sheds were damaged, and a granary was moved.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.27 NE Guckeen, MN
EF0category
Jun 17, 2010 5:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado moved across open fields and into Freeborn County. Tornado was recorded on video.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.57 SE Walters, MN
EF0category
Jun 17, 2010 5:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado moved across open fields. Tornado was recorded on video.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.89 E Kiester, MN
EF2category
Jun 17, 2010 5:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey, plus photo and video evidence from chasers, showed this tornado developed just west of Kiester, moved north and struck the northwestern edge of Kiester, producing widespread tree damage and rated EF-1 at this point. It continued north as a multiple vortex tornado, doing EF-2 damage to a grove of trees. Farther north, several trees and grave stones were knocked over in a cemetery. It then turned and moved north-northeast before dissipating to the northeast of Kiester.||It should be noted that another tornado which developed south-southwest of Kiester (see entry for 1710 to 1716 CST) wrapped around this tornado and dissipated west of Kiester.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .17 WNW Kiester, MN
EF2category
Jun 17, 2010 5:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A damage survey, plus photo and video evidence from storm chasers, showed that this tornado formed south-southwest of Kiester, near the intersection of 20th Street and 570th Avenue, then wrapped around another tornado (which developed about one mile west of Kiester) and dissipated. While southwest of Kiester, it did EF-2 damage to a couple farmsteads, including tree damage and destruction of several grain bins.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.35 SSW Kiester, MN
EF0category
Jun 17, 2010 5:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved across open fields. Recorded on video by chasers.
Tornado Report Description: The tornado broke several dozen trees. It was recorded on video by storm chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.97 NE Elmore, MN
EF0category
Jun 17, 2010 4:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A metal shed building was blown in, with debris from the building up to a quarter mile away. Multiple trees were uprooted. The tornado was recorded on video by storm chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.1 NW Elmore, MN
EF0category
Jun 21, 2009 7:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open field for less than one minute. Photo and multiple eyewitnesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.82 NE Walters, MN
EF0category
Jun 21, 2009 7:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved through a corn field, occasionally touching down, then blew the lids off the top of two grain bins, crossed Highway 22, and dissipated in a corn field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 W Walters, MN
EF0category
Jun 21, 2009 6:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tree was downed and a garage door damaged from a brief tornado at a farmstead. Rear flank downdraft winds also caused tree damage about 150 yards north-northwest of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.69 NNE Easton, MN
F0category
Jun 11, 2004 3:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of 200th Street and 430th Avenue about 4 miles west northwest of Easton. The tornado was estimated to be about 50 yards wide and F0 strength . It traveled east along on the ground for 5 miles until it reached near the intersection of 487th Avenue and 210th Street, about 2 miles north of Easton. Along its rural path, crops and trees were damaged and a shed was downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Easton, MN
F0category
Aug 9, 1999 7:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Kiester, MN
F0category
Aug 9, 1999 7:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touchdown in open field near I-90 and County Road 31.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Walters, MN
F1category
Jun 27, 1998 4:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barn and shed damage. Trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Delavan, MN
F0category
Jun 27, 1998 4:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Huntley, MN
F1category
May 15, 1998 2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Faribault County, MN
Faribault County · 6,030 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown tore roof off metal structure at canning plant.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blue Earth, MN
Showing 15 of 30
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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Faribault County on the Interactive Map
Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado
Get a free hail report for your address
Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.
This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.
Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Faribault County
Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Faribault County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Faribault County have on record?
Our records show 125 hail, 108 wind, and 44 tornado reports in Faribault County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Faribault County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Faribault County is 4.00″. It was reported near Easton, MN on September 2, 2026.
A storm report showed up near my home in Faribault 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 Faribault County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Faribault 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 Faribault County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Faribault 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 Faribault County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Faribault 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 Faribault County, MN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Faribault 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.
Free Hail Report By Address
Check Your Address in Seconds
Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.