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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Sherburne County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Sherburne County, MN from July 4, 1966 through July 29, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55330 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
170
Wind Reports
139
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sherburne County, MN · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Sherburne County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report via X with picture of 1.5 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Santiago, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Santiago, MN
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar. Photo measurement provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Santiago, MN
3.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2024
5:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Phoned in report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Monticello, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 14, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2024
5:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report: Via Twitter. Video shows hail falling and follow up tweet measured the largest hail stones at 1 inch in diameter. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E St. Cloud, MN
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2024
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Becker, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
3:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Lake, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zimmerman, MN
1.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Big Lake, MN
1.25″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to Half Dollar Hail via picture on twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Becker, MN
1.50″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
1:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Big Lake, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Clear Lake, MN
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zimmerman, MN
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Big Lake, 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 Sherburne County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ten inch tree broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Elk River, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed LSR - Report from Sheriffs dispatch of a tree down along a road in Becker Township. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Becker, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. Time estimated via radar. Substantial tree damage with snapped trees and debris in road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Clear Lake, MN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. Time estimated from radar. Snapped trees on County Rd 16 off Hwy 10.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Clear Lake, MN
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Zimmerman, MN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
7:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Disptach relayed multiple reports of trees down in Elk River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Elk River, MN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on house and tent... three people had minor injuries. Time based on radar and dispatch report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Elk River, MN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Disptach relayed multiple reports of trees down in Zimmerman.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zimmerman, MN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 S ORROCK. TREES DOWN UP TO 1 FOOT IN DIAMETER WITH SEVERAL ROADS BLOCKED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Orrock, MN
59 mph
May 31, 2022
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION AP152 ELK RIVER 2WNW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Elk River, MN
UNK mph
May 31, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN ON THE CROWN SIDE OF ZIMMERMAN. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zimmerman, MN
63 mph
May 30, 2022
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Becker, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 18 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Lake, MN
UNK mph
May 30, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR THE ELK RIVER SONIC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Elk River, MN
58 mph
May 30, 2022
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elk River, 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 Sherburne County

13 reports
UNK category
Mar 6, 2017
11:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO SURVEYED IN SHERBURNE COUNTY. PEAK WINDS 100 TO 110 MPH. PATH LENGTH 8.9 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Orrock, MN
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2010
4:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A few dozen trees were broken or snapped. Storm chaser recorded video of this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 NE Clear Lake, MN
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2010
4:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in field. Storm chaser recorded video of this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.2 NE Clear Lake, MN
EF0 category
Jul 19, 2008
1:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down approximately 2.5 miles Southeast of downtown Becker, near the intersection of Highway 10 and 137th Street. It tracked East-Northeast for four miles. Damage included: broken trees, destroying a few sheds and causing minor house damage. The tornado dissipated just West of Eagle Lake, or about 3.5 miles North of Big Lake. In addition, just to the South of the tornado track, there was some straight line wind damage as well. This occurred most likely from a rear flank downdraft that accompanied the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.2 SE Becker, MN
F0 category
Aug 8, 2004
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down north of Highway 4 between 269th and 277th avenues west of Blue Lake. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Zimmerman, MN
F0 category
May 30, 2004
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado was reported by trained spotters just north of the intersection of Highway 10 and County Road 6. It dissipated northeast of town a short time later with little if any damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clear Lake, MN
F0 category
May 9, 2004
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Preusse Lake just east of Big Lake Industrial Park. It sucked up water as it crossed the lake then after hitting land it downed trees near a home on 172nd Street. The twister crossed over 172nd Street then went into the Bruggeman residential development before dissipating. A home on Sundstrom Hill lost shingles and soffit and a flag pole was downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Big Lake, MN
F0 category
May 30, 1991
3:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
May 30, 1991
3:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Apr 27, 1986
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jun 13, 1983
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F0 category
Jul 1, 1973
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MN
F2 category
Jul 22, 1967
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Sherburne County, MN
Sherburne County · 29,048 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Sherburne County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population99,178
Households34,951
Housing units36,581
Income
Median household income$102,965
$100k+ households51.5%
$150k+ households26.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached29,048
Attached single-family2,562
Small multifamily983
Large multifamily3,505
Mobile homes453
Housing mix
Single-family share79.4%
Attached-home share7%
Multifamily share12.3%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied29,445
Renter-occupied5,506
Vacant units1,630
Home value & age
Median home value$332,700
Owner homes $300k+59.8%
Owner homes $500k+12.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1995
Older-home share26.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars33,478
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Sherburne County

55330 102
Elk River, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55371 81
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55309 72
Big Lake, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
56329 72
Foley, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
56304 50
St. Cloud, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55319 48
Clear Lake, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55398 47
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56379 47
Sauk Rapids, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55308 37
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 170 hail, 139 wind, and 13 tornado reports in Sherburne County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sherburne County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Sherburne County is 4.00″. It was reported near Clear Lake, MN on July 26, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sherburne 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 Sherburne County address?

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