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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in North Dakota

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in North Dakota from May 3, 1955 through September 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 58554 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
9,965
Wind Reports
7,292
Tornado Reports
1,826
Max Hail Size
8.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  North Dakota · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in North Dakota

30 reports
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0.25″ hail
Sep 8, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Park River, ND
1.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed from broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Ssw Ruso, ND
1.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Watford City, ND
1.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
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McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Watford City, ND
1.25″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
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McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 Nne Alexander, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
4:34 PM UTC
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McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fort Stevenson State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Garrison, ND
1.25″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
3:52 PM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Morton County · 10,416 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hebron, ND
1.50″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
3:00 PM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Stark County · 8,960 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed through broadcast media. Estimated size from photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Gladstone, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Towner County · 1,036 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of many small hailstones_ a few larger quarter sized hailstones mixed in. Very little wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 Sw Hansboro, ND
1.50″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Rolette County · 3,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nne Rolla, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Rolette County · 3,070 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Se Saint John, ND
0.75″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
8:55 AM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Renville County · 891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 E Northgate, ND
1.50″ hail
Sep 3, 2026
5:56 PM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Steele County · 911 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Finley, ND
1.50″ hail
Sep 3, 2026
12:00 PM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest hail size reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nne Simcoe, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 3, 2026
8:40 AM UTC
Hail report for North Dakota
Williams County · 9,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of penny to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, 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 North Dakota

30 reports
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59 mph
Sep 8, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Sheridan County · 679 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter measured wind gust at NDAWN station 3 north Skogmo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Krueger Lake, ND
60 mph
Sep 7, 2026
9:24 AM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN station Charbonneau 5 NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nnw Charbonneau, ND
62 mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 62 mph gust reading on handheld kestrel east of Northwood. 35-40mph sustained.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Northwood, ND
53 mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Northwood, ND
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed Corn crops in the area from thunderstorm wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Inkster, ND
58 mph
Sep 3, 2026
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KFAR Fargo ND AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Fargo, ND
58 mph
Sep 3, 2026
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gust Measured at GFK AFB sensor RDR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Mekinock, ND
63 mph
Sep 3, 2026
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Johnstown, ND
71 mph
Sep 3, 2026
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT sensor near Lakota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Lakota, ND
63 mph
Sep 3, 2026
4:53 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Ramsey County · 3,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Crary NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Crary, ND
58 mph
Sep 3, 2026
4:44 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Ramsey County · 3,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Devils Lake, ND
64 mph
Sep 3, 2026
4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ssw Crary, ND
67 mph
Sep 3, 2026
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Ramsey County · 3,533 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Saint Michael, ND
60 mph
Sep 3, 2026
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Minnewaukan, ND
62 mph
Sep 3, 2026
10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for North Dakota
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
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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 North Dakota

30 reports
UNK category
Sep 7, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of a cone tornado that lasted less than a minute. Storm was still rapidly rotating after tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Strawberry Lake, ND
UNK category
Sep 7, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reported brief touchdown. Radar estimated location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 Ssw Arnegard, ND
UNK category
Jul 17, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photos of a tornado relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSE Bremen, ND
UNK category
Jul 17, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado in progress 3.5 miles west of Maddock.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Maddock, ND
UNK category
Jul 17, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Benson County · 1,846 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of thin tornado in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Knox, ND
UNK category
Jul 17, 2026
1:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Multiple photos of a thin tornado. Report relayed via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Wolford, ND
UNK category
Jul 10, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Sheridan County · 679 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photo of tornado... with circulation reported to be on the ground. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Denhoff, ND
UNK category
Jul 10, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on ground from 7:16 PM to 7:18 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Hamberg, ND
UNK category
Jun 29, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple photos received of a tornado. Time and location estimated based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Riverdale, ND
UNK category
Jun 28, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Billings County · 409 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser relayed a video of a brief tornado north of Belfield. Has since lifted. No damage reported. Location based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNW Belfield, ND
UNK category
Jun 10, 2026
12:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Divide County · 1,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported via social media by a storm chaser at 7:21 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Noonan, ND
UNK category
Jun 8, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Ward County · 17,129 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Estimated location of tornado. A white rope tornado came down and was on the ground for about 3 minutes... kicking up dust.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Berthold, ND
UNK category
Jun 8, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Burke County · 1,094 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public submitted video footage of a brief dusty tornado southeast of Bowbells. Report location is where damage was reported... with a grain bin knocked over and the top half of pine trees sheared off. Estimated maximum wind speed was 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Bowbells, ND
UNK category
Sep 18, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported very weak tornado that lasted 2 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Wyndmere, ND
UNK category
Sep 17, 2025
7:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for North Dakota
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report relayed by broadcast media of a likely landspout tornado. Location estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Arnegard, 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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Browse Counties with NWS Reports in North Dakota

Cass County, ND 1,068
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Grand Forks County, ND 953
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Morton County, ND 787
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Burleigh County, ND 665
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Richland County, ND 628
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Barnes County, ND 587
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McLean County, ND 562
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Ward County, ND 541
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Stutsman County, ND 537
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Benson County, ND 528
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Stark County, ND 473
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Ramsey County, ND 464
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Walsh County, ND 460
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Williams County, ND 440
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Cavalier County, ND 411
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Pembina County, ND 411
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · State

North Dakota area census snapshot

People & households
Population779,361
Households325,079
Housing units374,866
Income
Median household income$75,949
$100k+ households41.4%
$150k+ households16.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached213,575
Attached single-family22,993
Small multifamily34,896
Large multifamily77,507
Mobile homes25,563
Housing mix
Single-family share57.0%
Attached-home share6.1%
Multifamily share30.0%
Mobile-home share6.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied206,123
Renter-occupied118,956
Vacant units49,787
Home value & age
Median home value$241,100
Owner homes $300k+35.1%
Owner homes $500k+10.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars306,817
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in North Dakota

58554 289
Mandan, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58601 241
Dickinson, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58801 215
Williston, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58401 212
Jamestown, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58504 203
Bismarck, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58201 201
Grand Forks, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58639 197
Hettinger, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58301 185
Devils Lake, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58563 168
New Salem, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58072 165
Valley City, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58075 150
Wahpeton, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58623 149
Bowman, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58237 141
Grafton, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58249 139
Langdon, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58631 139
Glen Ullin, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58646 132
Mott, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58621 129
Beach, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58368 128
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9,965 hail, 7,292 wind, and 1,826 tornado reports in North Dakota, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in North Dakota?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in North Dakota is 8.00″. It was reported near Sheyenne, ND on July 21, 1969.

A storm report showed up near my home in North Dakota — 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 North Dakota and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in North Dakota — 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 North Dakota address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in North Dakota — 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 North Dakota address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in North Dakota — 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 across North Dakota, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in North Dakota, 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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