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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rock County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rock County, MN from June 29, 1956 through July 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56156 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
133
Wind Reports
123
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rock County, MN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rock County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Magnolia, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail for about 5-10 minutes up to the size of ping pong balls... most of them smaller. Moderate rain followed hail... and everything was done by about 715 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Luverne, MN
1.25″ hail
Sep 22, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter to half dollar sized hail at 8:30 pm CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Magnolia, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported heavy rain and quarter sized hail at 7:30 pm CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardwick, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2025
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chaser reported increasing hail activity and size at 6:51 pm CDT. They also reported a rotating wall cloud.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Jasper, MN
2.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
6:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Non-uniform hail measured at 2.8 inches at its widest.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Beaver Creek, MN
2.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
6:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Beaver Creek, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beaver Creek, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2023
6:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Magnolia, MN
2.50″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Magnolia, MN
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2022
9:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Hardwick, MN
1.75″ hail
Aug 29, 2021
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hills, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2021
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. MOST OF THE HAIL WAS DIMES OR SMALLER... BUT THERE WERE A FEW QUARTER-SIZED HAIL STONES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hills, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2021
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Luverne, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 24, 2019
7:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Ellsworth, 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 Rock County

30 reports
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65 mph
Jul 26, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Beaver Creek, MN
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2026
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of numerous trees down around town and a few outbuildings damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardwick, MN
69 mph
Jun 17, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Beaver Creek, MN
66 mph
May 17, 2026
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KLYV Luverne Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Luverne, MN
58 mph
May 17, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Beaver Creek, MN
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2025
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof of cattle barn blown off. Tree branches 6 to 10 inches in diameter broken down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beaver Creek, MN
UNK mph
Sep 14, 2025
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong wind gusts knowcked down a big rotten tree in town and also some small branches on other trees. Heavy rain accompanied the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beaver Creek, MN
70 mph
Sep 14, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Beaver Creek, MN
58 mph
Aug 1, 2024
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Beaver Creek, MN
59 mph
Aug 1, 2024
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN147 I-90 - Magnolia - Mp 21.6.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Magnolia, MN
61 mph
Jul 14, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported by Minnesota DOT weather station. Time corrected by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Magnolia, MN
73 mph
Jul 14, 2023
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Luverne, MN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of large tree limb broken via social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Luverne, MN
74 mph
Oct 24, 2022
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION MN147 I-90 - MAGNOLIA - MP 21.6.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Magnolia, MN
64 mph
Jul 5, 2022
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Magnolia, 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 Rock County

15 reports
UNK category
May 27, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous reports of a brief high-based landspout. Additional public photos on social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Hills, MN
UNK category
May 30, 2022
8:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE PUBLIC REPORTED A TORNADO THAT BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Jasper, MN
EF0 category
Jun 5, 2014
4:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.71 WNW Luverne, MN
EF0 category
Jun 22, 2007
12:19 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado knocked the chimney off a roof. Debris from the chimney damaged a truck and lawn chairs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Beaver Creek, MN
F0 category
Jun 20, 2005
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused no reported damage before crossing north into Pipestone County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Jasper, MN
F1 category
May 9, 2004
7:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed a storage shed, silo, and outbuildings on a farm. The tornado also caused shingle and gutter damage to a house on the farm. On another farm, two corn bins were destroyed and a pole barn was damaged. Two large trees were blown down at the second farm, one of the trees damaging the corner of a house when it fell. The tornado was visible from long distances and photographed from several locations.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Luverne, MN
F0 category
May 2, 1996
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Luverne, MN
F0 category
Jul 25, 1995
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a brief tornado touchdown near Interstate 90 south of Luverne.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Luverne, MN
F0 category
Jun 12, 1994
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down briefly uprooting several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hills, MN
F0 category
Apr 25, 1994
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly southeast of Luverne and damaged six mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Luverne, MN
F1 category
May 7, 1993
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado traveled along an intermittent path west of the town of Beaver Creek and damaged or destroyed several buildings and downed several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Beaver Creek, MN
F2 category
Jun 25, 1969
12:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 30, 1968
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F1 category
Jul 3, 1957
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Jun 29, 1956
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rock County, MN
Rock County · 3,512 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

Rock County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,628
Households3,956
Housing units4,236
Income
Median household income$70,698
$100k+ households41.3%
$150k+ households16.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,512
Attached single-family103
Small multifamily282
Large multifamily285
Mobile homes54
Housing mix
Single-family share82.9%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share13.4%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,005
Renter-occupied951
Vacant units280
Home value & age
Median home value$201,600
Owner homes $300k+25.2%
Owner homes $500k+7.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1958
Older-home share77.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,719
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 133 hail, 123 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Rock County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rock County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rock County is 4.00″. It was reported near Luverne, MN on June 12, 1994.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rock 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 Rock County address?

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