Tofte, MN Hail Storm – June 2026

Tofte, Minnesota is being impacted by an active severe hail-producing storm on June 29, 2026, producing multiple NWS hail warnings and radar-detected hail reports. This is a multi-zone aggregate report for ongoing tracking in the Tofte area.

What Happened

A hail-producing thunderstorm moved through the Tofte area in mid-morning and returned in the early afternoon. The National Weather Service issued two hail-related warnings for this event: a 1.00-inch hail warning at 9:45 AM CDT (14:45 UTC) and a 1.25-inch hail warning at 1:37 PM CDT (18:37 UTC). The storm remains active and is continuing to produce hail as it tracks through the region. Radar-detected hail signatures prompted the NWS warnings; the public alert area remains the official warning area for watches and warnings. The aggregated peak hail size reported in the dataset for this event reached 1.79 inches.

Damage Assessment

Reported hail sizes for the Tofte event span the 1.00–1.79 inch range. Hail at or above 1.00 inch commonly causes denting to vehicle body panels and can abrade roofing granules on asphalt shingles. Hail near 1.75–1.79 inches is comparable to a golf ball in diameter and can produce more widespread denting and localized shingle damage. Exterior fixtures such as HVAC units, guttering, vinyl siding, and outdoor furniture are at elevated risk in locations along the mapped hail track. Field inspection is required to verify actual damage in specific properties within the NWS warning area.

What Contractors Should Know

Safety first. Do not begin roof or ladder operations while the storm is active. Wait until local authorities and conditions indicate the storm has passed. When safe access is available, document damage with timestamped photos and GPS coordinates. Prioritize visible shingle granule loss, split or punctured shingles, dented flashings, and damaged roof penetrations. Create a scope of work that separates cosmetic dents on metal panels from structural or functional roofing failures.

For claims and repairs, collect pre-loss photos when available and keep materials logs for replacement work. Coordinate closely with property owners and insurers about temporary tarping and immediate water intrusion mitigation. Use the mapped hail track to prioritize canvassing routes and deploy crews to addresses within the warning area first.

Precise hail track data and the paid damage zone are available through the Strike Map product.