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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Winona County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Winona County, Minnesota, from its Rochester office, about 37 miles from the center of the county. Winona County has 49,705 residents in 20,288 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Rochester office at (507) 606-2707 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Winona County
The 14 Winona County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Winona County we serve 14 cities and communities: Altura, Dakota, Dresbach, Elba, Goodview, Homer, Lewiston, Minnesota City, Pickwick, Rollingstone, St. Charles, Stockton, Utica and Winona.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altura | 184 | 55910 | 56 within 10 mi | Rochester (28 mi) |
| Dakota | 117 | 55925 | 143 within 10 mi | Rochester (59 mi) |
| Dresbach | 109 | 55947 | 150 within 10 mi | Rochester (60 mi) |
| Elba | 37 | 55910 | 43 within 10 mi | Rochester (25 mi) |
| Goodview | 1,981 | 55987, 55959 | 113 within 10 mi | Rochester (40 mi) |
| Homer | 64 | 55987 | 121 within 10 mi | Rochester (48 mi) |
| Lewiston | 584 | 55952 | 85 within 10 mi | Rochester (33 mi) |
| Minnesota City | 65 | 55959 | 111 within 10 mi | Rochester (38 mi) |
| Pickwick | 80 | 55987 | 114 within 10 mi | Rochester (51 mi) |
| Rollingstone | 220 | 55969 | 108 within 10 mi | Rochester (35 mi) |
| St. Charles | 1,604 | 55972 | 45 within 10 mi | Rochester (24 mi) |
| Stockton | 248 | 55987 | 116 within 10 mi | Rochester (37 mi) |
| Utica | 95 | 55969 | 59 within 10 mi | Rochester (29 mi) |
| Winona | 10,959 | 55987 | 107 within 10 mi | Rochester (42 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Winona County
Housing figures for Winona County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Winona County has 21,763 housing units, and 66% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 4% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 4% of the housing units.
The median home in Winona County was built in 1970. 62% of homes in Winona County were built before 1980, and 17% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1939 or earlier, with 6,324 homes.
69% of occupied homes in Winona County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Winona County is valued at $222,900. Among occupied homes in Winona County, 54% heat with utility gas, 25% with electricity, 15% with bottled or tank gas, 2% with fuel oil and 3% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 122 | 1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1,238 | 6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2,304 | 11% |
| 1990–1999 | 2,611 | 12% |
| 1980–1989 | 1,891 | 9% |
| 1970–1979 | 2,718 | 12% |
| 1960–1969 | 1,933 | 9% |
| 1950–1959 | 1,484 | 7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1,138 | 5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6,324 | 29% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Winona County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Winona 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 86 hail events, 60 thunderstorm-wind events and 12 tornadoes in Winona 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 3 inches on July 13, 2023, near Altura. 26 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Winona County was on May 15, 2025: 1 in hail near Winona. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Winona County was on July 28, 2025, near Goodview. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Winona County in that period was 70 mph. The busiest year was 2021, with 36 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
Winona 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 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 in |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 in |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 in |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 in |
| 2021 | 15 | 19 | 2 | 2.75 in |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 in |
| 2019 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 in |
| 2018 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 in |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.88 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 Winona County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Goodview |
| June 25, 2025 | EF0 tornado | Pickwick |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in hail | Winona |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in hail | Winona |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in hail | Winona |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 in hail | Pickwick |
| May 15, 2025 | 58 mph wind | Lewiston |
| April 28, 2025 | 0.75 in hail | Stockton |
| August 29, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Lewiston |
| August 5, 2024 | 58 mph wind | Winona |
| July 31, 2024 | 1 in hail | Elba |
| July 13, 2024 | 1 in hail | Homer |
| July 13, 2024 | 2 in hail | Rollingstone |
| July 13, 2024 | 2 in hail | Goodview |
| July 13, 2024 | 1.75 in hail | Pickwick |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Winona County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Winona County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Winona County scores 84.1 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 15th of 87 Minnesota counties. Winona County scores 45.2 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 53rd of 87 Minnesota counties. Winona County scores 64.7 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 47th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Winona County is for hail, at 84.1 of 100.
Winona County averages 37.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Winona County is 45.5°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 84.1 | 15th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 45.2 | 53rd of 87 |
| Tornado | 80.4 | 21st of 87 |
| Winter weather | 64.7 | 47th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 38.1 | 49th of 87 |
| Cold wave | 80.6 | 22nd of 87 |
| Lightning | 46.5 | 25th 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 Rochester office
How to reach the Rochester office, the nearest to the center of Winona County.
Our Rochester office is at 3470 55th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, about 37 miles from the center of Winona County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (507) 606-2707.
Questions
Questions about Winona County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Winona County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Winona County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Winona County from its Rochester office, about 37 miles away.
Which cities in Winona County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 14 cities and communities there: Altura, Dakota, Dresbach, Elba, Goodview, Homer, Lewiston, Minnesota City, Pickwick, Rollingstone, St. Charles, Stockton, Utica and Winona.
How often does hail hit Winona County?
NOAA lists 86 hail events in Winona County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 5, 2024: 9, 2023: 17, 2022: 10, 2021: 15, 2020: 14, 2019: 1, 2018: 6, 2017: 7, 2016: 2.
When was the last recorded storm near Winona County?
The most recent event on record in Winona County is 63 mph wind on July 28, 2025, near Goodview.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Winona County?
NOAA lists 12 tornadoes in Winona County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Winona County?
The median home in Winona County was built in 1970, and 62% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Winona County rate for hail and wind risk?
Winona County scores 84.1 of 100 for hail and 45.2 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 15th and 53rd of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Winona County?
Our Rochester office at 3470 55th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, about 37 miles away.
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