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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Grafton, ND from August 17, 1960 through July 21, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 58237 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
61
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Grafton, ND · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Grafton, ND

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2020
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Grafton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2020
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Veseleyville, ND
1.50″ hail
Jul 11, 2017
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL FELL FOR A GOOD 10 MINUTES ACROSS NORTHWEST WALSG CENTER TOWNSHIP. BEAN FIELDS STRIPPED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Voss, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2016
9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grafton, ND
4.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Grafton, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.54 WSW Grafton Arpt, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 E Grafton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2015
4:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail, which fell near the Grafton airport, damaged some local crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNE Grafton Arpt, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2015
4:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell along county road 9.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 N Grafton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2015
12:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.67 ESE Oakwood, ND
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2015
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 ESE Oakwood, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 24, 2010
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grafton, ND
0.88″ hail
May 24, 2010
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Grafton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2009
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.54 WSW Grafton Arpt, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2007
2:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.95 NW Grafton, ND
Showing 15 of 30
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 Grafton, ND

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
11:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AN EMPTY STEEL GRAIN BIN WAS POPPED OF ITS PAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 ESE Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2020
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOFING AND SIDING BLOWN OFF A BUILDING. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. PHOTO AND REPORT POSTED VIA SOCILA MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2020
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POPLAR TREES SNAPPED IN SHELTER BELTS ALONG INTERSTATE 29 FROM NEAR THE ALEXANDER HENRY REST AREA... NEAR MP179 TO MP184. TIME ESTIMATED BETWEEN 652 PM CDT AND 657 CDT... BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 ENE Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2019
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS BLEW OVER A GRAIN AUGER. ALSO HAD 1 INCH BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2018
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST ONE LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN BY THE WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2018
8:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 POWER POLES DOWN ALONG ND HIGHWAY 17. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2018
8:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WITHIN THE TOWN OF GRAFTON... TWO 2 FOOT DIAMETER POPLAR TREES SNAPPED AT THE BASE... AN 18 INCH DIAMETER TRUNK SNAPPED AT 15 FEET... 6 TO 8 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES SNAPPED OFF OF SEVERAL TREES... AND 1 12 TO 18 INCH DIAMETER TREE UPROOTED. SHEET METAL ROOFING PEELED OFF TOWARD THE EAST ON A NORTH TO SOUTH ORIENTED BUILDING NEAR HIGHWAY 17 IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2018
8:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN. A FIREWORKS TENT BLOWN DOWN AND A BOAT/TRAILER COMBINATION BLOWN OVER. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2018
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE... PLENTY OF BRANCHES DOWN AT EMERGENCY MANAGER RESIDENCE. DAMAGE RESULTED FROM HIGH WIND SUBSEQUENT TO THE EARLIER BOW ECHO... WHICH DID NOT CAUSE ANY DAMAGE IN THE GRAFTON AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Grafton, ND
66 mph
Jun 13, 2017
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Grafton, ND
95 mph
Jun 13, 2017
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE POPLAR... ASH... AND COTTONWOOD TREES WERE SNAPPED OR BLOWN DOWN IN SHELTER BELTS AND FARMSTEADS ACROSS ST. ANDREWS AND NORTHERN ACTON TOWNSHIPS. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED FROM 85 TO 95 MPH OVER A SEVERAL MILE WIDE PATH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Grafton, ND
72 mph
Jun 13, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS MEASUREMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES HAVE BEEN DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Grafton, ND
61 mph
Jul 26, 2016
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE GRAFTON AIRPORT /KGAF/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Grafton, ND
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2016
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN OR SNAPPED
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Grafton, 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 Grafton, ND

11 reports
EF0 category
May 31, 2013
1:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This narrow tornado tracked intermittently for about two miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.96 WNW Oakwood, ND
EF0 category
May 31, 2013
12:53 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported southwest of Oakwood.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 WSW Oakwood, ND
EF1 category
Jun 26, 2010
3:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near Grafton and tracked about six miles to the east. The tornado broke down numerous large tree limbs across the north part of Grafton and snapped off several large pine trees in the cemetery east of town. The tornado continued eastward along highway 17, severely damaging shelterbelts, tossing culvert sections, denting steel grain bins, and knocking down two power poles. Peak winds were estimated at 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.15 NW Grafton, ND
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2010
1:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked eastward just south of the Park River and crossed Interstate 29 near milepost 178. No significant damage was observed in fields. Spotters reported that this tornado lifted before crossing the Red River and that a second tornado formed several minutes later further east into Minnesota. Peak winds estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.28 ENE Oakwood, ND
EF1 category
May 24, 2010
1:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A metal street light pole was snapped off and several trees were blown down near the courthouse area. The tornado was viewed approaching town by airport employees located two miles east-southeast of Grafton. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 NNW Kellogg, ND
EF1 category
Jun 26, 2009
5:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado lifted a barn from its foundation and destroyed it while uprooting numerous trees in the farmyard. Later the tornado broke down three power poles and snapped off numerous other trees along its route. Peak winds were estimated to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.05 NE Kellogg, ND
EF0 category
Jul 7, 2008
6:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked intermittently to the east for about 4 miles and ended about 6 miles north-northeast of Minto by 725 pm CDT. Some minor crop damage and tree damage was noted in shelterbelts along the route. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .46 E Kellogg, ND
F1 category
Jun 23, 2005
3:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees in shelterbelts were snapped off at ground level. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 80 mph. The tornado continued into Pembina county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNW Grafton, ND
F1 category
Jun 11, 1976
10:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
UNK category
Aug 5, 1962
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
UNK category
Aug 17, 1960
7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Grafton, ND
Walsh County · 3,971 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

Grafton, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,128
Households1,777
Housing units1,965
Income
Median household income$60,184
$100k+ households37.3%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,219
Attached single-family74
Small multifamily337
Large multifamily228
Mobile homes107
Housing mix
Single-family share62.0%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share28.8%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,155
Renter-occupied622
Vacant units188
Home value & age
Median home value$153,800
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share73.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,662
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 42 hail, 61 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Grafton, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Grafton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Grafton, ND is 4.00″. It was reported near Grafton, ND on July 19, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Grafton — 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 Grafton address?

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