Traverse County, Minnesota
Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Wheaton, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Wheaton, Minnesota, in Traverse County, from its Marshall office about 101 miles away. Wheaton has 1,334 residents in 667 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Marshall office at (507) 606-2707 or request a free estimate online.
Services
Our services in Wheaton
4 service lines from Omega Exteriors in Wheaton, each with its own page for Wheaton.
Gutters
Experience unparalleled expertise and quality service with Omega Exteriors' premium gutter installations and repairs.
Roofing
Discover Omega Exteriors crafted roofing solutions that combine superior materials with exceptional service for lasting protection.
Siding
Experience unparalleled craftsmanship and reliable service with our expert siding solutions for lasting beauty and protection.
Windows
Offering unparalleled expertise and quality service, our windows enhance beauty, efficiency, and home value.
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Roofing
Siding
Your home's exterior
What this means for your home's exterior
A figure from the public record of Wheaton for each of 4 service lines, and what such a figure means.
- Gutters in Wheaton
Traverse County averages 24.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). One inch of rain on 1,000 square feet of roof is about 623 gallons of water for the gutters to carry.
- Roofing in Wheaton
1 of the 8 hail events on record within 10 miles of Wheaton 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 Wheaton
The strongest thunderstorm wind on record within 10 miles of Wheaton 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 Wheaton
70% of homes in Traverse 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; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Homes
Homes and ZIP codes in Wheaton
Home and neighborhood figures on record for Wheaton.
The median owner-occupied home in Wheaton is valued at $82,200.
Storm record
Storm record near Wheaton
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database within 10 miles of Wheaton, 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, 14 thunderstorm-wind events and 3 tornadoes within 10 miles of Wheaton 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. 1 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The closest event to the center of Wheaton was 64 mph wind on July 25, 2023, less than 1 mile away near Wheaton. The most recent hail event within 10 miles of Wheaton was on July 31, 2024: 1.5 in hail near Dumont. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event within 10 miles of Wheaton was on July 23, 2024, near Wheaton. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded within 10 miles of Wheaton in that period was 81 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 8 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 Wheaton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | 1.5 in hail | Dumont | 7.7 |
| July 23, 2024 | 60 mph wind | Wheaton | 6.2 |
| July 23, 2024 | 1 in hail | Wheaton | 6.2 |
| July 25, 2023 | 59 mph wind | Wheaton | 6.3 |
| July 25, 2023 | 64 mph wind | Wheaton | 0.3 |
| June 24, 2022 | 67 mph wind | Wheaton | 7.2 |
| June 20, 2022 | 0.88 in hail | Norcross | 7.8 |
| June 20, 2022 | 67 mph wind | Dumont | 6.2 |
| June 20, 2022 | 60 mph wind | Dumont | 6.2 |
| June 20, 2022 | 70 mph wind | Dumont | 8.2 |
| May 30, 2022 | 0.88 in hail | Dumont | 8.3 |
| May 12, 2022 | 81 mph wind | Wheaton | 0.6 |
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 Wheaton 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 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0.88 in |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 in |
| 2020 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 in |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Housing
Homes across Traverse County
Housing figures for Traverse County, the county Wheaton is in, from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year.
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.
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
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.
Wheaton is in Traverse County, so the county ratings below apply to it. 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.
Table: risk scores for 7 perils
| 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.
Nearby
Cities near Wheaton
10 nearby cities we serve, with the straight-line distance from Wheaton.
The nearest other cities we serve, by straight-line distance, are Dumont (7.1 miles), Norcross (15 miles), Tintah (17 miles), Graceville (17 miles), Herman (17 miles), Barry (17 miles), Nashua (19 miles) and Johnson (19 miles). The other Traverse County communities we serve are Browns Valley, Dumont and Tintah.
Your local office
Served from our Marshall office
How to reach the Marshall office, the nearest to Wheaton.
Our Marshall office is at 408 E Main St Ste 3, Marshall, MN 56258, about 101 miles from Wheaton. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (507) 606-2707.
Questions
Questions about Wheaton
7 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Wheaton.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Wheaton?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Wheaton from its Marshall office, about 101 miles away.
How often does hail hit Wheaton?
NOAA lists 8 hail events within 10 miles of Wheaton from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 0, 2024: 2, 2023: 0, 2022: 2, 2021: 3, 2020: 0, 2019: 0, 2018: 0, 2017: 0, 2016: 1.
When was the last recorded storm near Wheaton?
The most recent event on record within 10 miles of Wheaton is 1.5 in hail on July 31, 2024, near Dumont.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Wheaton?
NOAA lists 3 tornadoes within 10 miles of Wheaton from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Wheaton?
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 Wheaton?
Our Marshall office at 408 E Main St Ste 3, Marshall, MN 56258, about 101 miles away.
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