{
 "dataset": "St. Cloud, MN storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Deduplicated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-08-24T10:45:13.176+00:00",
 "window_days": 365,
 "event_count": 22,
 "fields": {
  "date": "Event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)",
  "county": "County or county-equivalent",
  "city": "Nearest city/place named in the source record",
  "event_type": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidence": "evidence level of the source record",
  "wind_mph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (blank if n/a)",
  "hail_in": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (blank if n/a)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)"
 },
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-07-hail-45.55--94.15",
   "lat": 45.55,
   "lon": -94.15,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 E St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 E St. Cloud",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-07-hail-45.55--94.16",
   "lat": 45.55,
   "lon": -94.16,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near St. Cloud",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-07-hail-45.56--94.18",
   "lat": 45.56,
   "lon": -94.18,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 W St. Cloud",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-07-hail-45.55--94.20",
   "lat": 45.55,
   "lon": -94.2,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 E Waite Park",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-07-hail-45.57-5",
   "lat": 45.57,
   "lon": -94.16,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NE St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.93,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "hail reported near 1 NE St. Cloud",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-07",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-07-hail-45.55-6",
   "lat": 45.55,
   "lon": -94.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.93,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "hail reported near St. Cloud",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-07",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-07-hail-45.56--94.10",
   "lat": 45.56,
   "lon": -94.1,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 E St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-07-hail-45.57-7",
   "lat": 45.57,
   "lon": -94.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NW St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.93,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "hail reported near 1 NW St. Cloud",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-07",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-04-hail-45.55--94.17",
   "lat": 45.55,
   "lon": -94.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-07-04",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near St. Cloud",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-04-hail-45.57--94.16",
   "lat": 45.57,
   "lon": -94.16,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NNE St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-07-04",
   "county": "Benton",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "First reported quarter sized hail around 4:58pm_ then half dollar at 5:02pm_ then ping pong at 5:04pm.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-04-hail-45.55--94.19",
   "lat": 45.55,
   "lon": -94.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-07-04",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "A lot of half inch to one inch half falling and shredding the trees.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-04-hail-45.55--94.17",
   "lat": 45.55,
   "lon": -94.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-07-04",
   "county": "Stearns",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near St. Cloud",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-STC-2026-06-19",
   "lat": 45.5433,
   "lon": -94.0513,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ST. CLOUD",
   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ST. CLOUD (STC) recorded a 57 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — ST. CLOUD (STC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 57,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-STC-2026-06-12",
   "lat": 45.5433,
   "lon": -94.0513,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ST. CLOUD",
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ST. CLOUD (STC) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — ST. CLOUD (STC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-10-wind-45.55--94.05",
   "lat": 45.55,
   "lon": -94.05,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "6 E St. Cloud",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASOS station KSTC St. Cloud AP.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-STC-2026-06-10",
   "lat": 45.5433,
   "lon": -94.0513,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ST. CLOUD",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ST. CLOUD (STC) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — ST. CLOUD (STC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-05-hail-45.30--93.96",
   "lat": 45.3,
   "lon": -93.96,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 NNE Maple Lake",
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "county": "Wright",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report relayed via social media.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-STC-2026-05-17",
   "lat": 45.5433,
   "lon": -94.0513,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ST. CLOUD",
   "date": "2026-05-17",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ST. CLOUD (STC) recorded a 53 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — ST. CLOUD (STC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 53,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-23-hail-45.39--93.92",
   "lat": 45.39,
   "lon": -93.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 W Becker",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 2 W Becker",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS MPX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-STC-2026-03-13",
   "lat": 45.5433,
   "lon": -94.0513,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ST. CLOUD",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ST. CLOUD (STC) recorded a 53 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — ST. CLOUD (STC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 53,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-STC-2026-02-27",
   "lat": 45.5433,
   "lon": -94.0513,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ST. CLOUD",
   "date": "2026-02-27",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ST. CLOUD (STC) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — ST. CLOUD (STC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-STC-2025-12-20",
   "lat": 45.5433,
   "lon": -94.0513,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ST. CLOUD",
   "date": "2025-12-20",
   "county": "Sherburne",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ST. CLOUD (STC) recorded a 50 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "MN_ASOS automated observation — ST. CLOUD (STC) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  }
 ]
}