ZIP Hail and Wind Context
ZIP 56280 (MN) Hail History and Wind Context
ZIP 56280
See verified hail and wind reports for ZIP 56280 (MN), including recent storm days, peak values, and map-based context.
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Impacted Places
Hail Stats
- Max Report
- 2.50 in
- Reports
- 5
- Severe Reports
- 2
Wind Stats
- Max Gust
- 59 mph
- Reports
- 1
- Tornado Reports
- 0
- Severe Reports
- 0
5-Year Coverage
| Year | Hail Days | Wind Days | Tornado Days | Any Severe Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Verified Event Log (5-Year Window)
| Date | Hazard | Intensity | Distance | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 2.50 in | 0.0 mi | 4 NE Vesta, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | 0.0 mi | 2 E Hanley Falls, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.75 in | 0.0 mi | 3 WNW Echo, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-08-20 | hail | 1.50 in | 0.0 mi | Echo, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-07-07 | hail | 1.00 in | 0.0 mi | Wood Lake, MN | NOAA SPC |
| 2026-06-03 | wind | 59 mph | 0.0 mi | Canby, MN | NOAA SPC |
Report with photo. Time based on radar. (MPX)
Photo relayed by trained spotter. Damage to vehicles and siding. Time of report is when hail started. (MPX)
Report with photo and video. Time estimated based on radar. (MPX)
Report with photo. (MPX)
Cenex Gas Station in Wood Lake... MN reported roughly 0.7 inch diameter hail with a few hailstones estimated at the size of a 1 inch (quarter size). (MPX)
Law enforcement reported downed tree branches blocking a road in Canby. Time estimated via radar. (MPX)
Report Highlights
- ZIP 56280, MN has 5 hail reports and 1 wind/tornado reports in the covered window.
- 2 distinct days hit severe hail thresholds near this location.
- ZIP 56280, MN sees recurring wind and tornado exposure with 1 reports in scope.
- 0 distinct days met severe wind/tornado thresholds near this location.
Data & Methodology
- Noaa Spc
- 6
- Derived from NOAA SPC daily severe weather reports.
- Counts are aggregated by place and day, then normalized into HailDrive SEO metadata.
- Wind includes thunderstorm wind + tornado report families.
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Timeline
2026-08-20T23:50:00Z
Hail 1.75 in
Report with photo and video. Time estimated based on radar. (MPX)
2026-08-20T23:34:00Z
Hail 1.75 in
Photo relayed by trained spotter. Damage to vehicles and siding. Time of report is when hail started. (MPX)
2026-08-20T00:08:00Z
Hail 2.50 in
Report with photo. Time based on radar. (MPX)
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z
Hail 1.50 in
Report with photo. (MPX)
2026-07-07T20:10:00Z
Hail 1.00 in
Cenex Gas Station in Wood Lake... MN reported roughly 0.7 inch diameter hail with a few hailstones estimated at the size of a 1 inch (quarter size). (MPX)
2026-06-03T02:58:00Z
Wind 59 mph
Law enforcement reported downed tree branches blocking a road in Canby. Time estimated via radar. (MPX)