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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Steele County, MN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Steele County, MN from July 7, 1957 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 56093 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
80
Wind Reports
104
Tornado Reports
29
Max Hail Size
3.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Steele County, MN · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Steele County

30 reports
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2.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Owatonna, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Owatonna, MN
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Owatonna, MN
3.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo with measured hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Morristown, MN
1.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Golf ball size hail on Hwy 30 west of Blooming Prairie.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Blooming Prairie, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar. Lots of hail... the largest around quarter-sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Hope, MN
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via X showing golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hope, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measurement provided via phone.
NWS Hail Report Location: Owatonna, MN
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measurement provided via phone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hope, MN
1.00″ hail
Sep 19, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture on social media showed 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Owatonna, MN
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2023
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Medford, MN
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2022
2:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Owatonna, MN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2022
2:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Owatonna, MN
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2022
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ellendale, MN
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Owatonna, 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 Steele County

30 reports
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52 mph
Jul 20, 2026
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MN096 I-35 - Hope - Mp 30.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hope, MN
51 mph
Jul 20, 2026
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOWA Owatonna AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Owatonna, MN
70 mph
Jul 29, 2025
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at Owatonna Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Owatonna, MN
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR BARN DESTROYED... OUTBUILDING ROOF COLLAPSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Blooming Prairie, MN
61 mph
May 12, 2022
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KOWA OWATONNA AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Owatonna, MN
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2022
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: TREE DOWN PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Owatonna, MN
75 mph
Dec 28, 2021
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY SIGN AND ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD BLOWN DOWN ON I-35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Owatonna, MN
UNK mph
May 24, 2021
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Owatonna, MN
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2021
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 64MPH WIND GUST... BROUGHT REPEATER ANTENNAS DOWN... AND LIFTED PLAY SET OUT OF THE GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lemond, MN
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2021
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE... PHOTO FROM SKYWARN GROUP ON FACEBOOK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lemond, MN
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2021
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED FENCE... FROM VIDEO REPORTED ON STEELE COUNTY SKYWARN FACEBOOK GROUP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Owatonna, MN
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2021
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAMPOLINE VAULTED OVER 12FT. HEDGES TO GET NEXT TO THE ROAD... TALL PINE TREE FELL DOWN... AND A STEEL PATIO PERGOLA COMPLETELY COLLAPSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Owatonna, MN
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4-6 INCH TREE BRANCHES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lemond, MN
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2019
6:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE LARGE BRANCH AND SEVERAL SMALLER BRANCHES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Owatonna, MN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
4:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 6 INCH BRANCHES DOWN ACROSS TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellendale, 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 Steele County

29 reports
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
9:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reports a tornado southwest of Ellendale... moving northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Ellendale, MN
UNK category
Dec 28, 2021
1:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NARROW PATH OF MOSTLY TREE DAMAGE WAS FOUND JUST TO THE WEST OF SE 89TH AVE. AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM WAS OVERTURNED... SOME FARM OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED... AND A SMALL SHED WAS TOSSED. THE TORNADO TRACKED NORTH 6.5 MILES... HAD A MAX WIND OF 80 MPH AND WAS 75 YARDS WIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Blooming Prairie, MN
UNK category
May 20, 2021
12:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SECOND OF TWO TORNADOES WEST OF OWATONNA. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Owatonna, MN
UNK category
May 20, 2021
12:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ONE OF TWO TORNADOES WEST OF OWATONNA. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. WENT NORTH TOWARD MEDFORD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Owatonna, MN
UNK category
May 20, 2021
12:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS APPROXIMATE TIME OF PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 W OWATONNA. ONE OF TWO TORNADOES WEST OF OWATONNA. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. WENT NORTH TOWARD MEDFORD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Owatonna, MN
UNK category
May 20, 2021
12:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS APPROXIMATE TIME OF PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 W OWATONNA. SECOND OF TWO TORNADOES WEST OF OWATONNA. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Owatonna, MN
UNK category
Aug 13, 2019
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PHONED IN REPORT OF CORN DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Ellendale, MN
UNK category
Aug 13, 2019
9:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PHONED IN REPORT OF BRIEF ROPE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Lemond, MN
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2010
7:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved north-northeast and caused minor damage to outbuildings and broke several dozen trees. It exited Steele County about 3/4 mile south of Steele County Road 26 and continued into Dodge County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.02 NNE Blooming Prairie, MN
EF2 category
Jun 17, 2010
7:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF-2 tornado touched down and tracked east-northeast, and soon crossed the path of the Blooming Prairie EF-3 that had moved north-northeast about 10 minutes earlier. A manufactured home was obliterated by the EF-2. A woman inside the home was blown about 20 feet, but was found under debris, rescued by law enforcement, and survived. The tornado continued moving east-northeast, and several outbuildings were destroyed, along with many broken trees. The tornado continued into Dodge County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.98 NNW Blooming Prairie, MN
EF3 category
Jun 17, 2010
7:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed just north of the Steele/Freeborn County line, shortly after the dissipation in Freeborn County of the Newry tornado. This new tornado moved northeast, and initially, occasional trees were broken. Damage intensified somewhat when it hit a farm on State Highway 30 just west of Blooming Prairie. The tornado continued moving northeast, decimating crops. Some bean fields were scoured in spots. It intensified significantly to EF-3 2.5 miles northwest of Blooming Prairie, where a house was leveled, trees were snapped, and large portions of bark were removed. A pickup truck was lofted about 50 feet into the basement of the house. Several other houses sustained minor damage. The tornado dissipated just west of Highway 218 and 123rd Street. Video recorded by law enforcement and chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.96 WSW Blooming Prairie, MN
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
6:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated in Freeborn County, near Clark's Grove and producing minor damage in Geneva. It entered Steele County near County Road 45 and 168th Street SW and moved north-northeast for most of the time it existed, but at about (43.9154, -93.2159), it turned and began moving to the north-northwest, and dissipated while on its north-northwest track. Thus, the overall path length was 12.93 miles when accounting for the change in direction. In Steele County, several outbuildings were destroyed, the roof was taken off a barn, and numerous large trees were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.16 ESE Ellendale, MN
EF2 category
Jun 17, 2010
6:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved from Freeborn County and into Steele County and began moving to the north-northwest, thereby missing the city of Ellendale. At about (43.9255, -93.3453), it began moving toward the northwest, and at about (43.9407, -93.3627), it actually turned some more and moved toward the west-northwest until it finally dissipated. Accounting for the change in direction, the tornado had an actual path length of 7.7 miles in Steele County. Along the way, several homes experienced significant structural damage, with one house completely destroyed and the roof removed from two others. Many outbuildings were destroyed, and hundreds of trees were uprooted and snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.99 SW Ellendale, MN
F1 category
Jul 18, 2002
12:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to a farm north of Owatonna near I-35. Minor damage to farmstead. Corn flattened.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Medford, MN
F0 category
May 1, 2001
5:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Steele County, MN
Steele County · 12,070 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in field. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Hope, 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

Steele County, MN area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,413
Households15,001
Housing units15,878
Income
Median household income$83,448
$100k+ households46.4%
$150k+ households19.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,070
Attached single-family781
Small multifamily803
Large multifamily1,597
Mobile homes587
Housing mix
Single-family share76.0%
Attached-home share4.9%
Multifamily share15.1%
Mobile-home share3.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,986
Renter-occupied3,015
Vacant units877
Home value & age
Median home value$234,200
Owner homes $300k+28.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1975
Older-home share59.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,023
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Steele County

56093 135
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55917 53
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56026 53
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56072 47
New Richland, MN Hail, wind & tornado reports
55946 44
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55985 35
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 80 hail, 104 wind, and 29 tornado reports in Steele County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Steele County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Steele County is 3.25″. It was reported near Blooming Prairie, MN on June 17, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Steele 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 Steele County address?

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