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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Martin County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Martin County, MN from May 28, 1956 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
138
Wind Reports
148
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Martin County, MN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Martin County

30 reports
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0.88″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
3:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to Quarter sized hail north of Northrop_ size estimated by dispatch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 0 N Northrop, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2026
10:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Se Fairmont, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Fairmont, MN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
4:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via dispatch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Welcome, MN
1.50″ hail
May 21, 2024
4:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sherburn, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2023
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report - Quarter size hail at fairgrounds... along with gusty winds that nearly blew away tents. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Fairmont, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail near to slightly larger than a quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Welcome, MN
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM TRIMONT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trimont, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Fairmont, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. RELAYED FROM MARTIN CO DISPATCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Truman, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. RELAYED FROM MARTIN CO DISPATCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trimont, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Sherburn, MN
1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 2021
12:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF LARGE HAIL. HAIL WAS ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Truman, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2021
12:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED SEVERAL MINUTES AND WAS ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG WIND... WITH THE RAIN BLOWING SIDEWAYS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Ormsby, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2020
7:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Truman, 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 Martin County

30 reports
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67 mph
Jun 30, 2026
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MNDot Road observation site recorded a wind gust of 67 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Welcome, MN
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Large cottonwood tree snapped with damage to fence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Fairmont, MN
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Three large trees down in the town of Ceylon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ceylon, MN
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Trees down on Clear Lake... with storage shed blown into the Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Ceylon, MN
58 mph
Mar 15, 2025
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KFRM Fairmont AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Fairmont, MN
62 mph
Jun 17, 2024
9:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN148 I-90 - Welcome - Mp 93.7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Welcome, MN
67 mph
Jun 17, 2024
9:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KFRM Fairmont AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Fairmont, MN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2024
9:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down. Time estimated via radar & report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Fairmont, MN
62 mph
Jun 17, 2024
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN148 I-90 - Welcome - Mp 93.7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Welcome, MN
63 mph
Jun 17, 2024
8:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Trimont, MN
60 mph
May 21, 2024
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KFRM Fairmont AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Fairmont, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Northrop, MN
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW TREES DOWN... INCLUDING ONE ACROSS THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ceylon, MN
58 mph
Sep 17, 2021
7:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KFRM FAIRMONT AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Fairmont, MN
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2020
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND LARGE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ceylon, 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 Martin County

24 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Short rope tornado northwest of Fairmont north of mile marker 99 along I-90. Confirmed by law enforcement and trained spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Northrop, MN
UNK category
Jul 5, 2025
6:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Brief landspout reported by law enforcement and social media near Welcome.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Fairmont, MN
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 SSW Fairmont. Updated with correct time based on radar. Social media photos received of tornado on Hall Lake in the southern part of Fairmont. Numerous damage photos were also received.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Fairmont, MN
UNK category
May 21, 2024
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LATE LSR - Social media photo received of potential tornado crossing Hall Lake... just south of Fairmont. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Fairmont, MN
UNK category
May 12, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTER REPORTED ROTATION NEAR CO RD 39 AND CO RD 44. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Trimont, MN
UNK category
Aug 10, 2019
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER 5 MILES SE OF FAIRMONT... MN REPORTED A VERY BRIEF TOUCHDOWN 1 MILE TO HIS NNW.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Fairmont, MN
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
10:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO TRACKED 6.5 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Granada, MN
UNK category
Jul 19, 2018
5:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO ON TWITTER. TALKED TO SHERIFF'S DEPUTY WHO WITNESSED TORNADO. TOUCHDOWN BETWEEN SUSAN LAKE AND FISH LAKE. TORNADO ESTIMATED TO BE 20 TO 40 FEET WIDE. TREES DOWN. TREES ESTIMATED TO BE 15 TO 20 FEET IN HEIGHT. TORNADO ESTIMATED TO BE ON THE GROUND FOR 11 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Ceylon, MN
EF0 category
May 4, 2012
2:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chasers observed a brief tornado touchdown north of Fox Lake Refuge. No damage occurred as it tracked a few hundred feet across an open field. The tornado was rated an EF0 with a width of 25 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.85 WNW Foxlake, MN
EF0 category
Jun 25, 2010
7:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: About a dozen trees were broken or snapped, and shingles were taken off the roof of a barn. Viewed by multiple eyewitnesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.98 SSW Fairmont Arpt, MN
F0 category
Jul 10, 2002
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly crossed into Martin County from Jackson County (see corresponding entry for southwest Minnesota). Tornado remained over open country before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WSW Trimont, MN
F0 category
Jun 27, 1998
4:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree damage. Carried one half mile into Faribault co to just south of Huntley.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Granada, MN
F0 category
Jun 27, 1998
4:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Granada, MN
F0 category
Jul 27, 1996
6:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fairmont, MN
F0 category
Jul 11, 1990
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Martin County, MN
Martin County · 7,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · County

Martin County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,864
Households8,840
Housing units9,715
Income
Median household income$62,969
$100k+ households36.4%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,658
Attached single-family183
Small multifamily788
Large multifamily830
Mobile homes247
Housing mix
Single-family share78.8%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share16.7%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,399
Renter-occupied2,441
Vacant units875
Home value & age
Median home value$158,800
Owner homes $300k+18.1%
Owner homes $500k+6.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1958
Older-home share78.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,094
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 138 hail, 148 wind, and 24 tornado reports in Martin 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 Martin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Martin County is 3.00″. It was reported near Fairmont, MN on May 6, 1965.

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

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

I am selling a home in Martin 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 Martin County address?

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