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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bowman, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bowman, ND from June 4, 1958 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
67
Wind Reports
61
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bowman, ND · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bowman, ND

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, 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, 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
Sep 12, 2025
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, 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
1.50″ hail
Aug 1, 2023
2:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, 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
1.50″ hail
Jul 5, 2022
10:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, 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
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2020
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, 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, 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
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2018
7:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA TO BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST TO NWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowman, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2018
11:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowman, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2018
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE PUBLIC REPORT TO NWS. ON HIGHWAY 85 A FEW MILES NORTH OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA BORDER. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WNW Bowman Haley Dam, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2018
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT TO TV SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE. NO DURATION NOR REPORT OF DAMAGE. REPORT RELAYED BY BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Bowman, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2018
12:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL CONTINUES AT TIME THIS REPORT SENT... ALONG HIGHWAY 85.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Bowman, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2016
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOME QUARTERS... HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Bowman, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2016
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL GAVE WAY TO PEA TO DIME SIZE HAIL. GROUND IS COVERED. CORRECTED TO NOTATE ESTIMATED SIZE INSTEAD OF UNKNOWN. .
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowman, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2015
4:12 PM MST-7
Hail report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 S Bowman, 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 Bowman, ND

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76 mph
Jul 7, 2026
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, 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, 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, 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, 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
64 mph
Jun 8, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, 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
76 mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, 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, 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, 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
58 mph
Jun 21, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, 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
66 mph
May 12, 2025
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 4N Bowman. The correct observation is 4W Bowman NDAWN. Reading at 10 meters.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Bowman, ND
68 mph
Jun 28, 2024
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBWW Bowman Airport. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Buffalo Springs, ND
58 mph
May 17, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN report for the station 4 miles west of Bowman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Bowman, ND
58 mph
Aug 31, 2023
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, 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
60 mph
Jul 4, 2022
5:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, ND
Bowman County · 1,280 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN STATION 4 W BOWMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Bowman (Ndawn), ND
63 mph
Jul 22, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bowman, 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
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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 Bowman, ND

6 reports
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2015
6:24 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bowman, 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, 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, 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
F1 category
Jun 20, 1984
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bowman, 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, 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, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Bowman, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,523
Households653
Housing units890
Income
Median household income$70,859
$100k+ households45.0%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached709
Attached single-family28
Small multifamily78
Large multifamily38
Mobile homes37
Housing mix
Single-family share79.7%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share13.0%
Mobile-home share4.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied510
Renter-occupied143
Vacant units237
Home value & age
Median home value$181,300
Owner homes $300k+7.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share70.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars614
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 67 hail, 61 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Bowman, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bowman?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bowman, ND is 2.50″. It was reported near Bowman, ND on June 26, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bowman — 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 address?

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