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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Scott County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Scott County, MN from June 19, 1956 through July 30, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56071 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
221
Wind Reports
195
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Scott County, MN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 30, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Scott County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via X of quarter sized hail in Prior Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Prior Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2024
3:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Credit River, MN
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2023
7:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report with photos via Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Shakopee, MN
1.00″ hail
Oct 24, 2023
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report with photo via Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shakopee, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed via social media with measuring tape.
NWS Hail Report Location: Credit River, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 11, 2023
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Metro SKYWARN Phone report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Prior Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Elko New Market, MN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2022
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Elko New Market, MN
2.00″ hail
May 12, 2022
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Shakopee, MN
1.50″ hail
May 12, 2022
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Shakopee, MN
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2022
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Prague, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elko New Market, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Belle Plaine, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Elko New Market, 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 Scott County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of large tree downed onto structure in the city of Jordan. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jordan, MN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Cassandra St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Prior Lake, MN
64 mph
Jul 29, 2025
3:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at CR27 and Longview.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Credit River, MN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down (estimated 10-15 inch diameter) -- personal weather station recorded 51 mph gust. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Prior Lake, MN
61 mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 NNW New Prague. Measured by Scott County mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW New Prague, MN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree snapped in Belle Plaine. Photo report via X. Time estimated radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Belle Plaine, MN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of downed maple tree in backyard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Belle Plaine, MN
62 mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Savage, MN
65 mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by Scott County mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Shakopee, MN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2025
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cottonwood tree down over road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Credit River, MN
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches down in homeowners yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prior Lake, MN
69 mph
Aug 27, 2024
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at Savage Community Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Savage, MN
58 mph
Jul 14, 2024
6:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shakopee, MN
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2022
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRANCHES TO 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER DOWN. SMALL TREE & YARD DEBRIS THROWN ABOUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Elko New Market, MN
67 mph
May 13, 2022
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Shakopee, 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 Scott County

19 reports
UNK category
Sep 18, 2021
8:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR HIGHWAY 13 AND CONNELLY PKWY AND MOVED EAST FOR 2.1 MILES. MAX WINDS ESTIMATED AT 85 MPH. RATED EF0. MOST DAMAGE WAS DUE TO TREES FALLING ON HOUSES AND VEHICLES. ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED AT SAVAGE PUBLIC WORKS AND A LIGHT STANDARD WAS BENT AT A BASEBALL FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Savage, MN
UNK category
May 20, 2021
1:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED AS RAIN WRAPPED. REPORT RELAYED BY SCOTT COUNTY 911.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Elko New Market, MN
UNK category
May 20, 2021
1:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CROSSED HIGHWAY 19 4 ENE HENDERSON ALONG THE SCOTT LE SUEUR COUNTY LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Henderson, MN
UNK category
Aug 18, 2017
12:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DEVELOPED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 154TH ST. NW AND MYSTIC LAKE DRIVE AND TRACKED 1.2 MILES NORTHWEST. FENCING AND TENTS WERE BLOWN OVER... TREES WERE UPROOTED... AND A FISH HOUSE WAS SPUN AROUND. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND 70 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Prior Lake, MN
EF0 category
Jun 10, 2012
7:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado continued from Le Sueur County, into Scott County and moved northeast for approximately 1.7 miles before dissipating 4.5 miles south-southeast of Belle Plaine. The tornado had a maximum width of 50 yards. A farm near Henderson sustained heavy damage, with a 60,000 bushel grain bin destroyed and at least one other damaged, plus a workshop roof was blown off, with rafters and support beams cracked in a storage shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.73 SSE Blakeley, MN
EF0 category
Jun 26, 2010
8:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado struck several groves of trees, snapping some near the base. It also ripped the top of a silo, spreading tin into an adjacent field. A garage door was also pushed inward.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.48 ESE St Patrick, MN
F0 category
Aug 3, 2002
5:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Belle Plaine, MN
F1 category
Jun 11, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheds, outbuildings and a barn down. This was the fifth and last tornado from this particular mesocyclone that produced its first tornado in Swift County 9 N Kerkhoven at 1427.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W New Market, MN
F0 category
May 9, 2001
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down briefly in open field. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW New Market, MN
F0 category
May 9, 2001
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down briefly in open field near south end of Cedar Lake. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE New Prague, MN
F0 category
May 9, 2001
6:29 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touched down briefly in open field near south end of Pleasant lake. No damage incurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N New Prague, MN
F0 category
May 9, 2001
6:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado passed over open fields, no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Belle Plaine, MN
F0 category
Jul 30, 1999
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Mostly touched down in open field near Hwy 13 and Co. Road 10, though a few trees and power lines were felled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lydia, MN
F1 category
Jul 30, 1999
5:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Roofs partially taken off two downtown businesses. Few trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Belle Plaine, MN
F0 category
Jul 30, 1999
5:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Scott County, MN
Scott County · 40,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Silo tops taken off, some trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blakeley, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Scott County

Prior Lake, MN 83
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Belle Plaine, MN 69
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Shakopee, MN 65
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New Prague, MN 61
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Jordan, MN 50
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Savage, MN 43
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Elko New Market, MN 37
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Credit River, MN 6
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Scott County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population152,957
Households54,238
Housing units55,687
Income
Median household income$120,247
$100k+ households48.6%
$150k+ households24.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached40,267
Attached single-family8,437
Small multifamily1,531
Large multifamily4,652
Mobile homes739
Housing mix
Single-family share72.3%
Attached-home share15.2%
Multifamily share11.1%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied45,724
Renter-occupied8,514
Vacant units1,449
Home value & age
Median home value$393,500
Owner homes $300k+74.2%
Owner homes $500k+29.3%
Owner homes $750k+8.4%
Median year built1996
Older-home share24.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars52,586
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Scott County

56071 97
New Prague, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55044 89
Lakeville, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
56011 84
Belle Plaine, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55372 79
Prior Lake, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55379 78
Shakopee, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55352 54
Jordan, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55378 42
Savage, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55020 25
Elko New Market, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55088 15
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55054 7
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 221 hail, 195 wind, and 19 tornado reports in Scott County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 30, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Scott County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Scott County is 4.25″. It was reported near New Prague, MN on August 24, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Scott 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 Scott County address?

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