Hail Swath Map Preview
The Grand Forks, ND hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 17, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Grand Forks, ND Hail Map
The May 17, 2024 hail swath map for Grand Forks, ND covers approximately 98 square miles and includes an estimated 718 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 61 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 447 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 61 sq mi | 262 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 33 sq mi | 447 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4 sq mi | 9 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Grand Forks, ND Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 17, 2024 hail swath map area for Grand Forks, ND, HailGeeks estimates 322 single-family homes, 6 townhomes, and 95 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 192 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 125 | 3 | 16 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 192 | 3 | 79 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Grand Forks, ND Hail Map
Hail from the May 17, 2024 storm was mapped across 3 counties in the Grand Forks, ND region. Roseau County, MN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 91 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Grand Forks, ND Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 1 cities near Grand Forks, ND. Karlstad, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 47 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 17, 2024 Grand Forks, ND hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Grand Forks, ND Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 17, 2024 Grand Forks, ND hail map spans 4 ZIP codes. ZIP 56726 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 60.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 17, 2024 hail map for Grand Forks, ND currently list 0 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2024 8:20 PM CT | 3 ENE Thompson | ND | Off duty NWS employee relayed report of large branches down from thunderstorm wind gusts south of Grand Forks. Time estimated based on gust frontal passage via radar around 05180118Z. | |
May 17, 2024 7:41 PM CT | 63 mph | 7 W Grand Forks | ND | Measured by personal weather station. Messaged owner and he said good accuracy over the past few years. |
May 17, 2024 8:17 PM CT | 72 mph | 6 WNW Grand Forks | ND | ASOS station KGFK Grand Forks AP ND. |
May 17, 2024 8:23 PM CT | 66 mph | 1 WNW Grand Forks | ND | Davis weather sensor at NWS Grand Forks measured 66 mph at 05180123Z. |
May 17, 2024 8:30 PM CT | 76 mph | 5 NNW Grand Forks | ND | NDDOT RWIS 5 NNW of Grand Forks ND measured 76 mph wind gust... with sustained winds 54 mph at 05180130Z. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 17, 2024 Grand Forks, ND storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Grand Forks, ND Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Grand Forks, ND region as the May 17, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 4, 2023 through May 16, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 16, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Grand Forks, ND
Not sure whether the May 17, 2024 Grand Forks, ND hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Grand Forks, ND region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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