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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Golden Valley, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Golden Valley, ND from May 24, 1959 through June 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 58541 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Golden Valley, ND · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Golden Valley, ND

12 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail up to the size of half dollars. Also reported gusty wind and approximately 0.35 inches of rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: Golden Valley, ND
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Hebron, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2021
2:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED TO NWS BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Hebron, ND
1.50″ hail
Aug 6, 2019
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL... LARGEST STONE WAS THE SIZE OF A WALNUT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Dodge, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2016
2:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GROUND WAS WHITE WITH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 ESE Twin Buttes, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL STARTED ABOUT 545 PM CDT AND LASTED 10 MIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Dodge, ND
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2010
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Golden Vly, ND
2.50″ hail
Jul 30, 2008
4:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No reports of damage were received.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.66 SW Republic, ND
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2008
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13.02 NNW Golden Vly, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2008
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golfball size lasted for 20 minutes. No report of damage was received from this event.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.48 NNW Golden Vly, ND
3.50″ hail
Jun 18, 1990
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, ND
4.00″ hail
Jul 17, 1983
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Golden Valley, ND

24 reports
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79 mph
Jul 28, 2025
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT wind sensor. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Golden Valley, ND
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of a roof being ripped off a trailer home 4 miles east of Twin Buttes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Twin Buttes, ND
74 mph
Jun 16, 2024
5:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust from personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Golden Valley, ND
60 mph
Aug 2, 2023
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from Aug 1st storm event. This is to correct a remarks from a previous LSR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Golden Valley, ND
58 mph
Jul 11, 2022
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT SITE NEAR GOLDEN VALLEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Golden Valley, ND
58 mph
Jun 11, 2021
5:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GOLDEN VALLEY ND-200 MP 131.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Golden Valley, ND
58 mph
Jun 11, 2021
5:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Golden Valley, ND
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2021
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES SHOWING RV TIPPED OVER AND SHED/GARAGE SHIFTED OFF FOUNDATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Hebron, ND
68 mph
Jun 6, 2021
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT STATION GOLDEN VALLEY ND-200.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Golden Valley, ND
71 mph
Jul 8, 2020
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Golden Valley, ND
66 mph
Jul 15, 2019
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NORTH DAKOTA DOT SITE WEATHER OBSERVATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Golden Valley, ND
65 mph
Jul 3, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ND DOT SENSOR NEAR GOLDEN VALLEY... ND MERCER COUNTY. PEAK GUST AS OF 615 PM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Golden Valley, ND
70 mph
Jul 6, 2014
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hail and heavy rain accompanied the strong winds. There was minor flooding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.74 NE Golden Vly, ND
70 mph
Jul 19, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No damage was reported with this high thunderstorm wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14.75 NNW Golden Vly, ND
60 mph
Aug 24, 2006
8:25 AM CST
Wind report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Also had pea size hail and 1.00 inches of rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Golden Vly, 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 Golden Valley, ND

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 1, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO LOOKS TO BE FAIRLY LARGE. 5 TO 10 MILES NORTH OF HEBRON. REPORTED BY A STORM CHASER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Hebron, ND
EF0 category
Jul 8, 2011
4:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado occurred in open country northwest of the town of Golden Valley, in Mercer County. No damage was reported. The same thunderstorm complex that produced this tornado in Mercer County produced one earlier, south of Manning in Dunn County, and one later, also in Mercer County, near Beulah. See Dunn County and other Mercer County tornado entries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 WNW Golden Vly, ND
F0 category
Jul 10, 1997
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down 2 N of Golden Valley and moved to the north before dissipating. Tornado destroyed a pole barn and an airplane hanger. Strangely the airplane in the hanger only received a few scratches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Golden Vly, ND
F0 category
May 13, 1977
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Golden Valley, ND
Mercer County · 3,312 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

Golden Valley, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population241
Households113
Housing units143
Income
Median household income$76,875
$100k+ households48.7%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached124
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily12
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes7
Housing mix
Single-family share86.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share8.4%
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied86
Renter-occupied27
Vacant units30
Home value & age
Median home value$135,700
Owner homes $300k+12.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share62.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars113
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 24 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Golden Valley, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Golden Valley?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Golden Valley, ND is 4.00″. It was reported near Golden Valley, ND on July 17, 1983.

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

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

I am selling a home in Golden Valley — 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 Golden Valley address?

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