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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Pennington County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Pennington County, MN from August 28, 1956 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
99
Wind Reports
82
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pennington County, MN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Pennington County

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture from public passed on from broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goodridge, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2025
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Viking, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2025
3:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of about 20 minutes of light hail up to quarter-size. Via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Dorothy, MN
2.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Goodridge, MN
2.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from social media. Golf ball to egg size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Goodridge, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MAINLY DIME TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL WITH A FEW UP TO A QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Thief River Falls, MN
1.50″ hail
Jun 24, 2022
2:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL OFF AND ON THROUGH 955 AM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE High Landing, MN
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2022
2:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL TO HEN EGG SIZED... BASED ON PHOTO FROM NEIGHBOR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Goodridge, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2022
1:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL COVERED HWY 1.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carpenters Corner, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
1:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 SE Holt, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2020
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: St. Hilaire, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 15, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FROM NICKEL TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED. REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Thief River Falls, MN
1.25″ hail
Aug 15, 2020
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL IN EAST CENTRAL SMILEY TOWNSHIP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Thief River Falls, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2020
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF HAIL FROM DIME TO QUARTER SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Thief River Falls, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2020
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W High Landing, 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 Pennington County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large tree branches down on farm property. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Hazel, MN
60 mph
Jul 25, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several rounds of thunderstorms with 2.30 inches of rain total. Winds estimated to gust at 60mph with several branches down in the yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Ene Roland, MN
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thief River Falls, MN
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2025
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broken tree branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thief River Falls, MN
61 mph
Jun 23, 2025
5:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 S Thief River Falls. AWOS station KTVF Thief River Falls AP MN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Thief River Falls, MN
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a mangled road sign from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Thief River Falls, MN
73 mph
May 15, 2025
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KTVF Thief River Falls AP MN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Thief River Falls, MN
71 mph
Aug 5, 2022
2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A MNDOT RWIS STATION ON HWY 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Goodridge, MN
71 mph
Jun 20, 2022
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WINDS MEASURED AT A MNDOT RWIS ON HWY 1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Goodridge, MN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2021
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIN ROOF PANEL BLOWN OFF A SHED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE High Landing, MN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2021
6:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FOUR ASH AND PINE TREES BROKEN DOWN IN A SHELTER BELT. PHOTO AND REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Hazel, MN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2021
6:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED OF TREES DOWN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Hazel, MN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2021
4:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN... ALONG WITH NUMEROUS LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS. REPORT AND PHOTOS POSTED VUA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Dorothy, MN
58 mph
Sep 3, 2020
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN SITE MEASURED 50 KNOT WIND GUST
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Mavie, MN
77 mph
Aug 9, 2020
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE THIEF RIVER FALLS AIRPORT /KTVF/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Thief River Falls, 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 Pennington County

12 reports
UNK category
Aug 5, 2022
2:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WAS NTED IN AN OPEN FIELD JUST NORTH OF MN HWY 1. A DUST SWIRL WAS EVIDENT BUT NO DAMAGE WAS APPARENT. A NEARBY MNDOT RWIS STATION REGISTERED A PEAK WIND OF 71 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH ESTIMATED TO 40 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ESE Goodridge, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TRACKED FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE THROUGH AN OPEN FIELD. THE GROUND BASED DUST SWIRL WAS FILMED OR PHOTOGRAPHED BY AT LEAST THREE SPOTTERS. A PERSISTANT AND LOW WALL CLOUD STRUCTURE WAS TRACKED INTO THE AREA AND WAS ABOVE THE SWIRL... WITH ONLY A BRIEF CONDENSATION CONE APPARENT. FIRST REPORTED VIA SOCAL MEDIA AND TROUHGH BROADCAST MEDIA SOURCES. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON PHOTO AND VIDEO RECORDS. PEAK WINDS TO 70 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 75 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 ENE High Landing, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 6 ENE HIGH LANDING. REPORT OF A TORNADO FROM VIDEO THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA FROM A SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE High Landing, MN
UNK category
Jun 12, 2022
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TRACKED FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE THROUGH AN OPEN FIELD. THE GROUND BASED DUST SWIRL WAS FILMED OR PHOTOGRAPHED BY AT LEAST THREE SPOTTERS. A PERSISTANT AND LOW WALL CLOUD STRUCTURE WAS TRACKED INTO THE AREA AND WAS ABOVE THE SWIRL... THOUGH NO CONDENSATION CONE WAS READILY APPARENT. FIRST REPORTED VIA SOCAL MEDIA AND TROUHGH BROADCAST MEDIA SOURCES. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR... VIDEO... AND NEARBY WIND SENSOR REPORTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Goodridge, MN
UNK category
Aug 9, 2020
7:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN AS VIEWED FROM HIGHWAY 1... WEST OF THIEF RIVER FALLS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 W Thief River Falls, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked northward intermittently for roughly 2 miles. The tornado knocked down several large tree limbs and snapped off some smaller trees. Heavy farm machinery was moved around by the winds. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.58 SSE Goodridge, MN
F0 category
Jul 18, 1998
4:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly in a field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Thief River Falls, MN
F2 category
Aug 25, 1983
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Jul 11, 1980
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 17, 1978
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Aug 15, 1968
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Aug 15, 1968
5:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Pennington County, MN
Pennington County · 4,344 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

Pennington County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,877
Households6,170
Housing units6,755
Income
Median household income$72,561
$100k+ households43.0%
$150k+ households18.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,344
Attached single-family146
Small multifamily456
Large multifamily1,013
Mobile homes796
Housing mix
Single-family share64.3%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share21.8%
Mobile-home share11.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,402
Renter-occupied1,768
Vacant units585
Home value & age
Median home value$188,900
Owner homes $300k+16.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1975
Older-home share59.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,790
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 99 hail, 82 wind, and 12 tornado reports in Pennington County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pennington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Pennington County is 2.75″. It was reported near Goodridge, MN on June 25, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pennington 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 Pennington County address?

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