Grant County, Minnesota
Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Wendell, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Wendell, Minnesota, in Grant County, from its Brainerd office about 94 miles away. Wendell has 177 residents in 79 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Brainerd office at (218) 833-2997 or request a free estimate online.
Services
Our services in Wendell
4 service lines from Omega Exteriors in Wendell, each with its own page for Wendell.
Gutters
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Siding
Experience unparalleled craftsmanship and reliable service with our expert siding solutions for lasting beauty and protection.
Windows
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What this means for your home's exterior
A figure from the public record of Wendell for each of 3 service lines, and what such a figure means.
- Roofing in Wendell
2 of the 8 hail events on record within 10 miles of Wendell from 2016 through March 31, 2026 had hail 1.5 inches or larger. The National Weather Service counts hail of 1 inch or larger as severe.
- Siding in Wendell
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record within 10 miles of Wendell from 2016 through September 22, 2025 was 81 mph. The National Weather Service counts a thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more as severe.
- Windows in Wendell
66% of homes in Grant County were built before 1980. A home built before 1980 was built before the energy codes in force today were written.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025); American Community Survey 2023, 5-year.
Homes
Homes and ZIP codes in Wendell
Home and neighborhood figures on record for Wendell.
The median owner-occupied home in Wendell is valued at $71,300.
Storm record
Storm record near Wendell
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database within 10 miles of Wendell, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 8 hail events, 13 thunderstorm-wind events and 7 tornadoes within 10 miles of Wendell from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 1.75 inches on July 25, 2021, near Wendell. 2 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The closest event to the center of Wendell was 1 in hail on September 22, 2017, less than 1 mile away near Wendell. The most recent hail event within 10 miles of Wendell was on May 30, 2023: 1 in hail near Wendell. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event within 10 miles of Wendell was on June 24, 2022, near Dalton. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded within 10 miles of Wendell in that period was 81 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 10 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Recorded events within 10 miles of Wendell
The 12 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and distance in miles.
Table: the 12 most recent events
| Date | Event | Nearest place | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | 1 in hail | Wendell | 1.8 |
| June 24, 2022 | 70 mph wind | Dalton | 8.7 |
| June 20, 2022 | 70 mph wind | Tintah | 6.1 |
| June 20, 2022 | 62 mph wind | Elbow Lake | 5.8 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF2 tornado | Wendell | 5.3 |
| May 30, 2022 | 81 mph wind | Elbow Lake | 6.6 |
| May 30, 2022 | 81 mph wind | Dalton | 8.4 |
| May 12, 2022 | 70 mph wind | Tintah | 6.1 |
| May 12, 2022 | EF1 tornado | Tintah | 9.7 |
| May 12, 2022 | 70 mph wind | Nashua | 7.2 |
| May 12, 2022 | 67 mph wind | Wendell | 8.7 |
| July 25, 2021 | 1.75 in hail | Wendell | 5.3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Events within 10 miles of Wendell by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2022 | 0 | 8 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1.75 in |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 in |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1.75 in |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Housing
Homes across Grant County
Housing figures for Grant County, the county Wendell is in, from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year.
Grant County has 3,146 housing units, and 85% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 2% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 4% of the housing units.
The median home in Grant County was built in 1964. 66% of homes in Grant County were built before 1980, and 14% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1939 or earlier, with 875 homes.
79% of occupied homes in Grant County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Grant County is valued at $178,600. Among occupied homes in Grant County, 2% heat with utility gas, 27% with electricity, 57% with bottled or tank gas, 10% with fuel oil and 2% with wood.
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Risk ratings
Grant County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Grant County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Wendell is in Grant County, so the county ratings below apply to it. Grant County scores 38.6 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 77th of 87 Minnesota counties. Grant County scores 17.2 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 80th of 87 Minnesota counties. Grant County scores 52.4 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 62nd of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Grant County is for tornado, at 73.9 of 100.
The average annual temperature in Grant County is 42.8°F.
Table: risk scores for 7 perils
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 38.6 | 77th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 17.2 | 80th of 87 |
| Tornado | 73.9 | 42nd of 87 |
| Winter weather | 52.4 | 62nd of 87 |
| Ice storm | 9.9 | 82nd of 87 |
| Cold wave | 37.3 | 83rd of 87 |
| Lightning | 10.1 | 65th of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Nearby
Cities near Wendell
10 nearby cities we serve, with the straight-line distance from Wendell.
The nearest other cities we serve, by straight-line distance, are Elbow Lake (6.6 miles), Nashua (9.8 miles), Tintah (11 miles), Norcross (12 miles), Dalton (13 miles), Barrett (13 miles), Ashby (14 miles) and Campbell (15 miles). The other Grant County communities we serve are Ashby, Barrett, Elbow Lake, Herman, Hoffman and Norcross.
Your local office
Served from our Brainerd office
How to reach the Brainerd office, the nearest to Wendell.
Our Brainerd office is at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 94 miles from Wendell. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (218) 833-2997.
Questions
Questions about Wendell
7 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Wendell.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Wendell?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Wendell from its Brainerd office, about 94 miles away.
How often does hail hit Wendell?
NOAA lists 8 hail events within 10 miles of Wendell from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 0, 2024: 0, 2023: 1, 2022: 0, 2021: 1, 2020: 1, 2019: 0, 2018: 0, 2017: 5, 2016: 0.
When was the last recorded storm near Wendell?
The most recent event on record within 10 miles of Wendell is 1 in hail on May 30, 2023, near Wendell.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Wendell?
NOAA lists 7 tornadoes within 10 miles of Wendell from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Wendell?
The median home in Grant County was built in 1964, and 66% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Grant County rate for hail and wind risk?
Grant County scores 38.6 of 100 for hail and 17.2 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 77th and 80th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Wendell?
Our Brainerd office at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 94 miles away.
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