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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Adams County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Adams County, ND from July 6, 1962 through August 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 57638 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
155
Wind Reports
111
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Adams County, ND · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Adams County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: At 4:04 MDT... emergency management reported quarter sized hail in the city of Hettinger. Still hailing at the time of report. Also reports rain... but no wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hettinger, ND
2.50″ hail
Jul 9, 2025
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Pictures sent via social media. Dents also reported on cars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Hettinger, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2025
1:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Reports thumb size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE North Lemmon, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2024
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Picture of a handful of hailstones up to the size of quarters. Relayed via broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Haynes, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2024
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Time estimated based on radar. Some hailstones up to quarter size... and many hailstones around one-half inch in diameter. The hail was accompanied by strong winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Reeder, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed through social media. Noted lots of hail... mainly marble sized... and that it came down very heavy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N North Lemmon, ND
1.50″ hail
May 23, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Spotter reported approximately ping pong-sized hail for around 3 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Bucyrus, ND
1.50″ hail
Jul 12, 2023
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Hail lasted about 15 minutes 815 to 830 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N North Lemmon, ND
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2023
3:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS WAS 2 INCHES DEEP AND RUINED THE VINYL SIDING ON THE GARAGE. TIME WAS ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Bucyrus, ND
2.50″ hail
Jun 20, 2022
3:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM EVENING OF JUNE 19. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND VIDEO PASSED ALONG. HAIL ESTIMATED BY PUBLIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Haynes, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 20, 2022
3:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hettinger, ND
2.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGING IN SIZE FROM MARBLE TO BASEBALL FELL FROM 600 TO 615 PM MDT. REPORT RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Haynes, ND
3.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2021
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM AUGUST 30TH STORM. NOT MUCH WIND... BUT LARGE HAIL PUNCHED MANY HOLES THROUGH THE METAL ROOFS ON POLE BARNS. FIVE VEHICLES WERE SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. HAIL HIT HARD ENOUGH TO CLEAN SPOTS OFF ON CONCRETE DRIVEWAY APRON. BIRDBATH WAS BROKEN UP... AND HOLES WERE PUNCHED IN VINYL HOT TUB COVER. SOME WINDOWS WERE BROKEN ON POLE BARNS... AND EXHAUST VENT FOR POLE BARN FURNACE WAS BUSTED OFF.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Haynes, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
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Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN TOO 0.70.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Reeder, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Reeder, 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 Adams County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM operator relays photo of a house with roof damage 15 miles east of Hettinger_ ND. Metal roof was partially peeled back. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ene Haynes, ND
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of multiple trees down in the city of Hettinger_ with mature pinewood trees uprooted. Time estimated by radar_ and is concurrent with a 66 MPH wind gust at the Hettinger NW NDAWN station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hettinger, ND
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reports a downed powerline near the Hettinger High School football field. Time estimated by radar. NDAWN Station Hettinger NW reported a 66 MPH gust around the same time.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hettinger, ND
66 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN station Hettinger NW. Report at 10 meters_ 56 MPH observed at the surface.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Hettinger, ND
60 mph
Sep 16, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Heavy rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Bucyrus, ND
61 mph
Jun 21, 2025
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHEI Hettinger Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hettinger, ND
59 mph
Jun 21, 2025
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHEI Hettinger Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hettinger, ND
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2025
6:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple grain bins knocked over. Radar estimated time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hettinger, ND
94 mph
Jun 16, 2025
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NW Hettinger NDAWN. 10 meter peak wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Hettinger, ND
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2025
6:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two shops were destroyed. Radar estimated time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Reeder, ND
77 mph
May 12, 2025
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHEI Hettinger Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hettinger, ND
60 mph
May 12, 2025
2:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hettinger NW (NDAWN). 10 meter wind gust of 68 mph at the same time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hettinger, ND
72 mph
Sep 16, 2024
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHEI Hettinger Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hettinger, ND
66 mph
Jun 28, 2024
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHEI Hettinger Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Hettinger, ND
60 mph
Jun 2, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind combined with small hail to shread leaves on trees. Was a pause in hail... now second storm is currently producing small hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N North Lemmon, 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 Adams County

14 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2025
7:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of a skinny rope funnel 3 quarters of the way down with a dust whirl in the field underneath. Picture also relayed via broadcast media. Ground circulation was brief.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Hettinger, ND
UNK category
May 23, 2024
11:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm spotter reported a tornado that lasted almost a minute. The spotter sent us the video of the tornado briefly touching down in a field just south of his house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Bucyrus, ND
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2013
5:05 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down briefly in open country north of the city of Hettinger. No damage was reported so this tornado was rated EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.69 NE Bucyrus, ND
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2010
9:35 AM MST-7
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed just outside of the city of Hettinger, crossed Mirror Lake, where it picked up water, and came into the city on the south side. Tree branches were broken, windows were broken on an apartment building, and an automobile was damaged. The front passenger side of an automobile with two occupants was lifted off the ground a few inches and dropped back down. The occupants saw the narrow tornado spin up the street at them and then lift as it got overhead. They were shook up but no one was injured. Based on the damage done the tornado was rated low end EF1. From that it was determined that the wind speeds were around 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 SW Hettinger, ND
F0 category
Jul 3, 2001
3:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Briefly touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NE Hettinger, ND
F0 category
Aug 11, 1999
6:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Bucyrus, ND
F1 category
Aug 11, 1999
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Reeder, ND
F0 category
Jul 9, 1998
8:15 PM MST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NE Hettinger, ND
F1 category
Jun 4, 1980
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Aug 27, 1979
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Aug 22, 1975
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Aug 11, 1975
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jul 16, 1968
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Jul 12, 1966
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, ND
Adams County · 995 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Adams County

Hettinger, ND 119
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Haynes, ND 68
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Reeder, ND 55
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Bucyrus, ND 33
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Adams County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,179
Households1,019
Housing units1,336
Income
Median household income$55,417
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached995
Attached single-family22
Small multifamily103
Large multifamily130
Mobile homes86
Housing mix
Single-family share74.5%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share17.4%
Mobile-home share6.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied752
Renter-occupied267
Vacant units317
Home value & age
Median home value$108,300
Owner homes $300k+16.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1966
Older-home share73.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars923
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Adams County

57638 215
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58639 197
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58646 132
Mott, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58562 87
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58650 66
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58649 60
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 155 hail, 111 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Adams County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Adams County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Adams County is 3.00″. It was reported near Haynes, ND on August 30, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Adams County — 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 Adams County address?

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