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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bowman County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bowman County, ND from June 4, 1958 through August 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 58623 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
165
Wind Reports
113
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bowman County, ND · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bowman County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: [Delayed report] Public photo of golf ball sized hail south of Scranton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Ene Bowman Haley Dam, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Train spotter reported golf ball size hail and some crop damage from the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Bowman Haley Dam, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarters reported by the State of North Dakota DWR at the bowman airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Wsw Buffalo Springs, ND
1.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media reported multiple ping pong size hail reported in Bowman.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowman, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager relayed report of 1 inch hail; also reports rain and winds up to 25 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Mud Buttes, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ground was white with hail... and some hail still remained at the time of this report. Mostly smaller than quarter... but quarter size was the largest.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 E Mud Buttes, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
2:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed through Bowman County Emergency Manager. Ongoing at time of call.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Griffin, ND
1.50″ hail
Aug 1, 2023
2:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel and dime size hail still occurring 8 minutes after ping pong ball size hail was observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Bowman Haley Dam, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2023
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media... 6 minute duration.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rhame, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2023
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ongoing at time of observation. Moving north to south.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Rhame, ND
1.50″ hail
Jul 5, 2022
10:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS OF PING PONG SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Bowman, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2022
1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK REPORT OF PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Gascoyne, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2020
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 30-40 MPH WINDS ACCOMPANIED THE HAIL. ALSO MEASURED 3.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN ONE HOUR. MOST OF THE HAIL WAS SMALLER... WITH THE LARGER STONES THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. THE LARGER HAIL LASTED AROUND 10 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Sunset Butte, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2020
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG HIGHWAY 85.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Bowman Haley Dam, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2020
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Bowman Haley Dam, 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 Bowman County

30 reports
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64 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ene Bowman Haley Dam, ND
67 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN Station Haley 3W. Report at 10 meters_ 48 MPH reported at the surface.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Bowman Haley Dam, ND
76 mph
Jul 7, 2026
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [Delayed report] NDAWN Station Bowman 4W. Report at 10 meters... 32 MPH observed at the surface.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Griffin, ND
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [Delayed report] Public reports a collapsed a barn roof due to strong winds northwest of Bowman... ND. A NDAWN station in close proximity... station Bowman 4W... reported a gust of 76 MPH 10 meters above the ground at 3:10 AM CDT. Radar data suggests that the strong winds were associated with the collapse of a thunderstorm updraft over the impacted location. Public comments were relayed by NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Griffin, ND
69 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bowman Regional Airport AWOS measures 69 MPH gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Buffalo Springs, ND
82 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 82 MPH wind gust measured at NDAWN 4W Bowman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Griffin, ND
61 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 MPH wind measured by local deputy; heavy rain with no hail present.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sunset Butte, ND
60 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 MPH winds measured by local deputy; heavy rain... no hail present.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Rhame, ND
70 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Deputy reports estimated 70 MPH winds with heavy rain; no hail present.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Rhame, ND
64 mph
Jun 8, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust at the Bowman airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Buffalo Springs, ND
60 mph
Jun 8, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN (North Dakota Agriculture Weather Network) observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Bowman Haley Dam, ND
76 mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBWW Bowman Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Buffalo Springs, ND
63 mph
Aug 8, 2025
4:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Buffalo Springs, ND
60 mph
Jul 21, 2025
2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many vehicles hydroplaning south of Bowman on HWY 85.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bowman, ND
60 mph
Jul 21, 2025
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated winds of 60 mph and half dollar sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Rhame, 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 Bowman County

14 reports
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2015
6:24 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed the state line from Bowman County, North Dakota, into Harding County, South Dakota, in the National Weather Service Rapid City County Warning Area.||The total path length of the tornado was nearly four miles. In Bowman County it was on the ground for a little more than two and a half miles and in Harding County for about a mile and a quarter.||In North Dakota the tornado did damage on a farm near 45.96 north latitude and 103.41 west longitude, about one mile north of the county and state line. On that farm outbuildings and fences were damaged and trees were uprooted. The farm house had shingles torn from the roof. Also, 21 wooden power poles were damaged to varying degree. The tornado damage corresponded to higher end EF1 and from that wind speeds were estimated to be around 105 mph. In South Dakota the tornado impacted no structures and for that segment it was rated EF0, with lower wind speeds. The overall tornado is rated EF1.||See StormData entries for this tornado from Harding County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13.82 S Bowman Arpt, ND
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2013
3:15 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown near Bowman, reported by North Dakota State Water Commission. There were no reports of damage so the tornado was rated EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .84 SW Bowman Arpt, ND
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2010
7:12 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tornado crossing Highway 85. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.04 S Bowman Arpt, ND
EF0 category
Jun 7, 2010
6:11 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A metal calf shed was destroyed at a farmstead one half mile south of Rhame. The shed was blown one quarter of a mile through several fences.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 S Rhame, ND
EF0 category
Jul 8, 2009
6:45 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A newspaper article mentioned a brief tornado near Rhame. There was no mention of damage. Follow up with law enforcement also indicated that no damage was done.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.25 N Rhame, ND
F0 category
Jun 20, 1999
8:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: power lines down. damage amount unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Rhame, ND
F1 category
Jun 20, 1984
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Aug 16, 1982
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Aug 27, 1979
3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Aug 26, 1978
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F2 category
Jun 14, 1977
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Jun 18, 1971
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Jun 18, 1971
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
UNK category
Jun 24, 1966
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman County, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 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 Bowman County

Bowman, ND 134
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Bowman County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,935
Households1,237
Housing units1,637
Income
Median household income$83,773
$100k+ households48.3%
$150k+ households19.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,280
Attached single-family71
Small multifamily92
Large multifamily38
Mobile homes156
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share4.3%
Multifamily share7.9%
Mobile-home share9.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,027
Renter-occupied210
Vacant units400
Home value & age
Median home value$176,400
Owner homes $300k+17.1%
Owner homes $500k+8.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1972
Older-home share67.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,193
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bowman County

58623 149
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58651 104
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58653 72
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58649 60
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58643 23
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 165 hail, 113 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Bowman 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 Bowman County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bowman County is 3.50″. It was reported near Rhame, ND on September 7, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bowman 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 Bowman County address?

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