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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 58781

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 58781 from July 3, 1990 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 58781 · 1990–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 58781

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2023
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: heavy rain with wind gusts 40 to 45.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Sawyer, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. LOTS OF DIME TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL WITH A FEW QUARTERS MIXED IN. ESTIMATED 50 TO 60 MPH WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Sawyer, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sawyer, ND
2.50″ hail
Aug 30, 2013
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.73 SE South Prairie, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2010
6:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This was the second of two waves of large hail to impact Sawyer during this episode.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Sawyer, ND
2.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2010
6:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This was the first of two waves of large hail to impact the community of Sawyer during this episode.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Sawyer, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2008
6:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 SSE Sawyer, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2004
9:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sawyer, ND
0.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2003
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SE Minot, ND
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2002
3:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Sawyer, ND
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2001
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sawyer, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 1999
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sawyer, ND
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 58781

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62 mph
Sep 3, 2026
10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Sawyer 7 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Ssw Sawyer, ND
59 mph
Jun 29, 2026
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 59 MPH winds at 10M measured at Sawyer 7S NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Sawyer, ND
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ward County Emergency Manager relayed damage reports from the town of Sawyer. Power was out... numerous trees down on roads... and a large tree fell onto a house and made a hole in the roof. Based on damage photos and radar interrogation... winds are estimated around 90 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sawyer, ND
72 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 72MPH 10m gust measured at 7S Sawyer NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Sawyer, ND
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2026
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos relayed through social media show multiple trees broken and a few tin roof panels pulled up. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Sawyer, ND
69 mph
Jun 8, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter measured wind gust at NDAWN station Sawyer 7 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Sawyer, ND
71 mph
Jul 28, 2025
10:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Sawyer 7 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Sawyer, ND
58 mph
Jul 28, 2025
9:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Sawyer 7 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Sawyer, ND
70 mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated 70 mph winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Logan, ND
76 mph
Jul 11, 2022
9:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN STATION SAWYER 7S. MEASURED 10 METER WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Sawyer, ND
58 mph
Jul 4, 2022
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 327800 7 SSW SAWYER (NDAWN).
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSW Sawyer (Ndawn), ND
70 mph
Jul 20, 2001
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Cooperative observer reported large tree's down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sawyer, ND
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 58781

2 reports
EF0 category
Jun 12, 2007
2:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado was produced from the same tornadic thunderstorm that was in north central Mclean County earlier. This was a seperate tornado as the one earlier in Mclean County completely lifted. The tornado remained over rangeland and impacted no structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Sawyer, ND
F1 category
Jul 3, 1990
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 58781
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 58781 area census snapshot

People & households
Population691
Households258
Housing units299
Income
Median household income$103,750
$100k+ households50%
$150k+ households24.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached270
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily2
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes25
Housing mix
Single-family share90.3%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share0.7%
Mobile-home share8.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied244
Renter-occupied14
Vacant units41
Home value & age
Median home value$263,200
Owner homes $300k+39.8%
Owner homes $500k+13.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1970
Older-home share66.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars241
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 58781 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 12 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 58781, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 58781?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 58781 is 2.75″. It was reported near .69 N Sawyer, ND on July 26, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 58781 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 58781 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 58781 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 58781 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 58781 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 58781 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 58781 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 58781, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 58781, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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