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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Mower County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Mower County, MN from May 5, 1959 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
141
Wind Reports
184
Tornado Reports
32
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mower County, MN · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Mower County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 27, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Adams, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
7:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dexter, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2025
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Lyle, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Lyle, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2025
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Austin, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 23, 2023
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Meadow, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2022
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Meadow, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2022
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Meadow, MN
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2022
5:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Adams, MN
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2022
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lyle, MN
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2022
5:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Lyle, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
3:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taopi, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2020
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. APPROXIMATE LOCATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lyle, MN
1.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2020
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER REPORT FROM KAAL OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Lyle, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 13, 2019
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Rose Creek, 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 Mower County

30 reports
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55 mph
Sep 2, 2026
9:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Rose Creek, MN
61 mph
May 18, 2026
3:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Austin Airport, MN
63 mph
May 18, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Austin, MN
58 mph
Jul 29, 2025
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN144 U.s.218 - Lyle - Mp 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Lyle, MN
64 mph
Jul 28, 2025
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN144 U.s.218 - Lyle - Mp 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Lyle, MN
64 mph
Jul 28, 2025
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN144 US 218 at Lyle at Mp 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Lyle, MN
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Lansing, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch relayed report of trees down in Grand Meadow.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Meadow, MN
69 mph
Jun 23, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN010 I-90 - Dexter - Mp 195.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Dexter, MN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2025
6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Healthy pine trees snapped at the trunk at the Dexter Cemetery. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Dexter, MN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2025
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of fallen large trees and tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Austin, MN
UNK mph
Sep 19, 2024
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near 610th Ave and 205th St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Rose Creek, MN
64 mph
May 21, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Taopi, MN
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Austin, MN
UNK mph
May 21, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rose Creek, 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 Mower County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff deputy reported that a tornado formed and dissipated and then a second tornado touched down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Sargeant, MN
UNK category
Aug 9, 2024
1:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with max winds of 70 mph located in open fields. Tornado tracked 2 miles east and was on the ground for about 5 minutes. Located with radar and satellite data... no other damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Taopi, MN
UNK category
Aug 7, 2024
1:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado was confirmed with a path from southwest to northeast for 1 mile... max winds of 75 mph and width of 30 yards with damage mainly in a farm field just north of Interstate 90 about 7 miles east of Austin... MN. Satellite data was used for the confirmation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Brownsdale, MN
UNK category
Apr 13, 2022
3:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** EF-2. THIS TORNADO FORMED SOUTHWEST OF TAOPI AND QUICKLY INTENSIFIED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE SMALL TOWN. MOST BUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED AND SEVERAL WERE DESTROYED. SEVERAL CARS WERE ALSO TOSSED. A TOTAL OF 2 INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND SEVERAL FAMILIES HAD TO BE RESCUED FROM THE RUBBLE. 7.3 MILE PATH LENGTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Taopi, MN
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2009
7:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was witnessed by the Le Roy Fire Department storm spotters.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Adams, MN
EF2 category
Jun 17, 2009
7:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused damage on the north and northeast side of the city of Austin. Specific reports included minor tree damage, as well as debris blown into fences and bent poles on the northwest side of Austin. Several power poles were snapped off or bent along Highway 218 on the north side of the city. Several metal work buildings were heavily damaged along 243rd St, along with numerous trees and some minor roof damage to nearby homes. Large debris, such as metal dumpsters, were tossed large distances. There was straight-line wind damage noted south of the tornado path, or along Highway 218 and 4th St NW. Several homes had minor damage, with numerous trees blown over or sheared off along 236th and 237th Street directly north of downtown Austin. There was considerable damage done in Todd Park, including athletic equipment, small buildings and hundreds of trees toppled and uprooted. The north side of the park, including the northern softball fields had the most damage. There was also considerable tree damage along 21st St NE or 555th Ave, which continued into the Austin Country Club. Minor damage was noted about a half mile east of the Austin airport and about 2 miles southeast of the airport. One minor injury was reported when a man sustained scrapes and bruises when he took shelter in a shed that rolled over twice.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 W Ramsey, MN
F0 category
Aug 18, 2005
11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Dexter, MN
F0 category
Mar 30, 2005
2:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Adams, MN
F0 category
Jun 16, 2004
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Grand Meadow, MN
F0 category
Jun 11, 2004
6:31 PM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Le Roy, MN
F0 category
Jun 11, 2004
5:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Dexter, MN
F3 category
Jun 11, 2004
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Le Roy, MN
F0 category
May 1, 2001
6:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Elkton, MN
F1 category
May 1, 2001
6:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Austin, MN
F2 category
Jul 27, 1995
10:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Mower County, MN
Mower County · 13,134 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Adams and moved northeast touching down several times. Several buildings were damaged or destroyed. Many trees uprooted. A church in Adams lost its steeple and bell tower.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Adams, 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

Mower County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,069
Households15,570
Housing units16,963
Income
Median household income$71,495
$100k+ households41.2%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,134
Attached single-family638
Small multifamily1,346
Large multifamily1,464
Mobile homes381
Housing mix
Single-family share77.4%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share16.6%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,840
Renter-occupied3,730
Vacant units1,393
Home value & age
Median home value$172,000
Owner homes $300k+20.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1957
Older-home share75.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,645
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 141 hail, 184 wind, and 32 tornado reports in Mower 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 Mower County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Mower County is 2.75″. It was reported near Austin, MN on May 24, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mower 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 Mower County address?

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