Storm coverage, projects and roofing news for Minnesota homeowners.
Summer 2026 was hard on roofs across the Upper Midwest. Hail fell in April, June, July and August, and wind lines crossed both states repeatedly. September is the month to deal with it, because good fall roof maintenance Minnesota and Wisconsin homeowners can do in one afternoon prevents most of what goes wrong in January.…
August 7, 2026 brought two separate rounds of hail to Minnesota before lunch. The first hit Hubbard County before sunrise. The second rolled over the St. Cloud metro late that morning. Together they produced the worst central Minnesota hail damage of the month, with stones measured up to 2.75 inches near Park Rapids. If you…
If your renewal notice landed harder this year, you are not imagining it. The Minnesota homeowners insurance increase in 2025 was the steepest in the United States, and 2026 is bringing more of the same. Minnesota rates climbed roughly 34 percent in a single year. Over two years, the jump reached about 64 percent, which…
Independence Day 2026 did not stay quiet in central Minnesota. On Saturday, July 4, slow-moving thunderstorms rolled across Stearns, Benton, Wright and Sherburne counties. They dropped half-dollar hail, spun up funnel clouds, and flooded streets within minutes. So if you own a home near St. Cloud, Waite Park, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Clear Lake, Becker, Buffalo…
On Friday, June 19, 2026, a powerful hailstorm swept through a narrow but densely populated corridor of the Twin Cities metro, causing widespread roof damage and knocking out power to more than 20,000 Xcel Energy customers. If your home is in Roseville, northern or eastern St. Paul, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Woodbury, Shoreview, Fridley, Columbia…
Just when Twin Cities cleanup crews were finishing work from previous storms, another round of severe weather hit on June 10, 2026. The system brought gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain — knocking out power to thousands of homes and leaving a trail of downed trees and debris across the metro. Minneapolis city crews described…
If a hailstorm has hit your neighborhood recently, the financial stakes are higher than ever. A recent CBS Minnesota investigation found that hail damage insurance claims in Minnesota are now regularly reaching $40,000 to $60,000 — and that’s only part of the problem. At the same time claim costs have spiked, insurers are quietly rolling…
Spring 2026 has already been brutal for Twin Cities homeowners. In mid-April, a powerful storm system tore through Minnesota, spawning up to three possible tornadoes and dropping hail as large as three inches in diameter across parts of southern Minnesota and the metro area. If your home was in the path of those storms —…
Wind damage to Minnesota roofs is one of the most common — and most overlooked — consequences of severe weather in the region. While hail often gets the headlines, high winds can be equally destructive, stripping shingles, lifting roof edges, and creating vulnerabilities that lead to costly leaks and structural damage. Whether you’re dealing with…
Hail damage to Minnesota roofs is a serious concern each spring and summer. Hailstorms can strike quickly and leave lasting harm — from granule loss on asphalt shingles to dented gutters and cracked fascia. Whether you live in the Twin Cities metro, Elk River, Monticello, or the surrounding area, understanding the warning signs and your…