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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Waseca County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Waseca County, Minnesota, from its Farmington office, about 48 miles from the center of the county. Waseca County has 18,958 residents in 7,505 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Farmington office at (651) 998-8500 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Waseca County
The 4 Waseca County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Waseca County we serve 4 cities and communities: Janesville, New Richland, Waldorf and Waseca.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville | 973 | 56048 | 55 within 10 mi | Farmington (45 mi) |
| New Richland | 418 | 56072 | 28 within 10 mi | Rochester (50 mi) |
| Waldorf | 86 | 56091 | 23 within 10 mi | Farmington (56 mi) |
| Waseca | 3,621 | 56093 | 42 within 10 mi | Farmington (42 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Waseca County
Housing figures for Waseca County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Waseca County has 7,910 housing units, and 81% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 3% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 3% of the housing units.
The median home in Waseca County was built in 1970. 69% of homes in Waseca County were built before 1980, and 12% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1939 or earlier, with 1,829 homes.
79% of occupied homes in Waseca County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Waseca County is valued at $213,200. Among occupied homes in Waseca County, 58% heat with utility gas, 12% with electricity, 23% with bottled or tank gas, 1% with fuel oil and 3% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 21 | 0% |
| 2010–2019 | 179 | 2% |
| 2000–2009 | 717 | 9% |
| 1990–1999 | 845 | 11% |
| 1980–1989 | 705 | 9% |
| 1970–1979 | 1,462 | 18% |
| 1960–1969 | 751 | 9% |
| 1950–1959 | 823 | 10% |
| 1940–1949 | 578 | 7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,829 | 23% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Waseca County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Waseca 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 13 hail events, 38 thunderstorm-wind events and 9 tornadoes in Waseca 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 2 inches on September 21, 2025, near New Richland. 3 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Waseca County was on September 21, 2025: 1 in hail near Pemberton. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Waseca County was on August 5, 2024, near Waseca. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Waseca County in that period was 85 mph. The busiest year was 2018, 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).
By year
Waseca 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2024 | 0 | 6 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2022 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 in |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 in |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0.75 in |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 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 Waseca County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2025 | 1 in hail | Pemberton |
| September 21, 2025 | 1 in hail | Waseca |
| September 21, 2025 | 2 in hail | New Richland |
| September 21, 2025 | 1.25 in hail | New Richland |
| August 5, 2024 | 85 mph wind | Waseca |
| August 5, 2024 | EF1 tornado | Janesville |
| August 5, 2024 | EF1 tornado | Waseca |
| July 13, 2024 | 64 mph wind | Waseca |
| July 13, 2024 | 60 mph wind | Waseca |
| June 22, 2024 | 60 mph wind | New Richland |
| June 17, 2024 | 60 mph wind | New Richland |
| May 24, 2024 | 63 mph wind | Waldorf |
| July 27, 2023 | 58 mph wind | Janesville |
| July 13, 2023 | 1 in hail | Waseca |
| July 13, 2023 | 1 in hail | Janesville |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Waseca County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Waseca County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Waseca County scores 70.5 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 44th of 87 Minnesota counties. Waseca County scores 73 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 34th of 87 Minnesota counties. Waseca County scores 57.6 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 58th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Waseca County is for tornado, at 78.7 of 100.
Waseca County averages 38.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Waseca County is 45°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 70.5 | 44th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 73 | 34th of 87 |
| Tornado | 78.7 | 27th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 57.6 | 58th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 13.3 | 78th of 87 |
| Cold wave | 63.5 | 47th of 87 |
| Lightning | 9.3 | 68th 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 Farmington office
How to reach the Farmington office, the nearest to the center of Waseca County.
Our Farmington office is at 821 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024, about 48 miles from the center of Waseca County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (651) 998-8500.
Questions
Questions about Waseca County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Waseca County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Waseca County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Waseca County from its Farmington office, about 48 miles away.
Which cities in Waseca County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 4 cities and communities there: Janesville, New Richland, Waldorf and Waseca.
How often does hail hit Waseca County?
NOAA lists 13 hail events in Waseca County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 4, 2024: 0, 2023: 3, 2022: 0, 2021: 0, 2020: 2, 2019: 1, 2018: 1, 2017: 1, 2016: 1.
When was the last recorded storm near Waseca County?
The most recent event on record in Waseca County is 1 in hail on September 21, 2025, near Pemberton.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Waseca County?
NOAA lists 9 tornadoes in Waseca County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Waseca County?
The median home in Waseca County was built in 1970, and 69% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Waseca County rate for hail and wind risk?
Waseca County scores 70.5 of 100 for hail and 73 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 44th and 34th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Waseca County?
Our Farmington office at 821 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024, about 48 miles away.
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