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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Traverse County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Traverse County, Minnesota, from its Marshall office, about 98 miles from the center of the county. Traverse County has 3,279 residents in 1,410 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Marshall office at (507) 606-2707 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Traverse County
The 4 Traverse County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Traverse County we serve 4 cities and communities: Browns Valley, Dumont, Tintah and Wheaton.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Valley | 172 | — | 8 within 10 mi | Marshall (95 mi) |
| Dumont | 54 | 56236 | 32 within 10 mi | Marshall (94 mi) |
| Tintah | 31 | 56583 | 32 within 10 mi | Brainerd (104 mi) |
| Wheaton | 667 | — | 25 within 10 mi | Marshall (101 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Traverse County
Housing figures for Traverse County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Traverse County has 1,896 housing units, and 85% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Mobile homes make up 4% of the housing units.
The median home in Traverse County was built in 1963. 70% of homes in Traverse County were built before 1980, and 10% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1939 or earlier, with 551 homes.
80% of occupied homes in Traverse County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Traverse County is valued at $110,100. Among occupied homes in Traverse County, 3% heat with utility gas, 27% with electricity, 56% with bottled or tank gas and 13% with fuel oil.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 6 | 0% |
| 2010–2019 | 81 | 4% |
| 2000–2009 | 101 | 5% |
| 1990–1999 | 262 | 14% |
| 1980–1989 | 125 | 7% |
| 1970–1979 | 247 | 13% |
| 1960–1969 | 169 | 9% |
| 1950–1959 | 208 | 11% |
| 1940–1949 | 146 | 8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 551 | 29% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Traverse County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Traverse County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 18 hail events, 25 thunderstorm-wind events and 8 tornadoes in Traverse County 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 1.5 inches on July 31, 2024, near Dumont. 2 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Traverse County was on July 31, 2024: 1.5 in hail near Dumont. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Traverse County was on July 23, 2024, near Wheaton. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Traverse County in that period was 81 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 11 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Traverse County storm events 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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1.5 in |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 in |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2017 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 in |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in Traverse County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | 1.5 in hail | Dumont |
| July 23, 2024 | 60 mph wind | Wheaton |
| July 23, 2024 | 1 in hail | Tintah |
| July 23, 2024 | 1 in hail | Wheaton |
| July 25, 2023 | 64 mph wind | Wheaton |
| July 25, 2023 | 59 mph wind | Wheaton |
| June 24, 2022 | 67 mph wind | Wheaton |
| June 20, 2022 | 0.88 in hail | Norcross |
| June 20, 2022 | 67 mph wind | Dumont |
| June 20, 2022 | 60 mph wind | Dumont |
| June 20, 2022 | 70 mph wind | Dumont |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.5 in hail | Johnson |
| May 30, 2022 | 0.88 in hail | Dumont |
| May 12, 2022 | EF0 tornado | Norcross |
| May 12, 2022 | EF1 tornado | Dumont |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Traverse County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Traverse County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Traverse County scores 57.5 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 61st of 87 Minnesota counties. Traverse County scores 33.7 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 66th of 87 Minnesota counties. Traverse County scores 57 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 59th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Traverse County is for tornado, at 62 of 100.
Traverse County averages 24.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Traverse County is 43.4°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 57.5 | 61st of 87 |
| Strong wind | 33.7 | 66th of 87 |
| Tornado | 62 | 64th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 57 | 59th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 19.9 | 72nd of 87 |
| Cold wave | 40.7 | 77th of 87 |
| Lightning | 5.4 | 76th of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Marshall office
How to reach the Marshall office, the nearest to the center of Traverse County.
Our Marshall office is at 408 E Main St Ste 3, Marshall, MN 56258, about 98 miles from the center of Traverse County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (507) 606-2707.
Questions
Questions about Traverse County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Traverse County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Traverse County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Traverse County from its Marshall office, about 98 miles away.
Which cities in Traverse County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 4 cities and communities there: Browns Valley, Dumont, Tintah and Wheaton.
How often does hail hit Traverse County?
NOAA lists 18 hail events in Traverse County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 0, 2024: 3, 2023: 0, 2022: 3, 2021: 3, 2020: 2, 2019: 2, 2018: 1, 2017: 0, 2016: 4.
When was the last recorded storm near Traverse County?
The most recent event on record in Traverse County is 1.5 in hail on July 31, 2024, near Dumont.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Traverse County?
NOAA lists 8 tornadoes in Traverse County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Traverse County?
The median home in Traverse County was built in 1963, and 70% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Traverse County rate for hail and wind risk?
Traverse County scores 57.5 of 100 for hail and 33.7 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 61st and 66th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Traverse County?
Our Marshall office at 408 E Main St Ste 3, Marshall, MN 56258, about 98 miles away.
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