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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lakota, ND from June 21, 1971 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 58344 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lakota, ND · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lakota, ND

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 8 S Lakota. Photo of hailstone sent in right next to a quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Lakota, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of hailstone sent in right next to a quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Lakota, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports quarter sized hail for 20 minutes. Crop damage occurred... 100rop loss estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Mapes, ND
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2019
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL WERE REPORTED. REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Lakota, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOTS OF QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Brocket, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2016
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Lakota, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2016
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Brocket, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2015
3:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some crop damage was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 NE Lakota, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2013
9:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.03 W Pelto, ND
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2012
4:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous dime to quarter sized hail nearly covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.21 SW Lakota, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2011
1:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The observer also measured 3.30 inches of rain during the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 N Lakota, ND
0.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2008
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .46 W Lakota, ND
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2006
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Lakota, ND
0.88″ hail
Aug 10, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Whitman, ND
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2006
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Lakota, 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 Lakota, ND

24 reports
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71 mph
Sep 3, 2026
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT sensor near Lakota.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Lakota, ND
50 mph
Aug 31, 2026
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT ND042.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2022
4:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LAREG 4 TO 8 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN. LARGE SPRUCE TREES SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2022
4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES BLOWN DOWN AT THE NORTHERN LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND. BOATS AND BOAT DOCK FLIPPED ON NORTHERN STUMP LAKE. ON SMALL METAL STORAGE SHED BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2021
5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW LARGE 3 TO 5 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES BROKEN DOWN ARUND THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NUMBER OF LARGE TREE BRANCHES BLOWN DOWN NEAR STUMP LAKE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2018
7:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND LIMBS DROKEN DOWN AROUND STUMP LAKE PARK AND CAMPGROUND. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 S Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2018
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES FELLED. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2018
8:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONFIRMED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT...OF TREES DOWN AND WIDESPREAD ROOF DAMAGE DO TO FALLING TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAMPERS AND TRAVEL TRAILERS FLIPPED OVER AT NORTHERN VIEW CAMPGROUND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STUMP LAKE. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 80 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Lakota, ND
63 mph
Aug 29, 2013
5:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several four to eight inch diameter tree branches were broken down around Lakota.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Lakota, ND
69 mph
Aug 1, 2011
12:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A flag pole and tree branches were blown down. The thunderstorms also dropped 1.50 inches of rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.48 SW Lakota, ND
64 mph
Jul 14, 2003
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Lakota, ND
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2002
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakota, 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 Lakota, ND

11 reports
UNK category
Jun 11, 2020
1:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF NON-DAMAGING TOUCHDOWN WAS REPORTED IN AN OPEN FIELD NEAR HIGHWAY 1. PEAK WIND ESTIMATED TO 70 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Lakota, ND
UNK category
Jul 28, 2019
7:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TRACKED INTERMITTENTLY FOR AROUND 4 MILES TO THE EAST NORTHEAST TO ABOUT 2.5 WNW MICHIGAN BY 232 PM CDT. IT WAS VIEWED AND REPORTED AS A FUNNEL CLOUD BY SPOTTERS LOCATED AT VARIOUS SPOTS ALONG OR NEAR U.S. HIGHWAY 2. THE TORNADO SNAPPED A COUPLE OF MATURE ASH TREES AND TORE OFF SHINGLES AT ONE FARMSTEAD. IT LATER DESTROYED A SMALL POLESHED AT A SECOND FARMSTEAD. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 95 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Michigan, ND
UNK category
Sep 1, 2017
10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST STUMP LAKE AND WEST OF HIGHWAY 1. IT TRACKED EASTWARD OVER MAINLY OPENED FIELDS FOR NEARLY 5 MILES AND ENDED AROUND 8.5 S OF MAPES AROUND 554 PM CDT. PHOTOS SHOW A PERISISTENT ROPE TORNADO WITH INTERMITTENT DUST SWIRLS. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 80 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 S Lakota, ND
UNK category
Sep 1, 2017
10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TRACKED TO THE EASTWARD OVER MAINLY OPENED FIELDS FROM NORTHEAST WAMDUSKA TOWNSHIP INTO NORTHEAST CENTRAL TOWNSHIP. MULTIPLE REPORTS AND PHOTOS SHOWED A PERSISTENT ROPE TORNADO WITH EPISODIC DUST SWIRLS THROUGH AROUND 6PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Lakota, ND
UNK category
Sep 1, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WITH WATER SWIRL WAS NOTED OVER THE NORTH END OF STUMP LAKE. TOUCHDOWN WAS A MINUTE OR LESS WITH AN ESTIMATED TRACK LENGTH OF AROUND A QUARTER MILE. TIME NOTED BY PHOTO. FUNNEL CONTINUED TRACKING EAST. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 70 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH ESTIMATED TO 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSW Lakota, ND
UNK category
Sep 1, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WITH DUST SWIRL WAS NOTED NORTHEAST OF STUMP LAKE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Lakota, ND
UNK category
Jul 7, 2016
7:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TRACKED INTERMITTENTLY TO THE EAST NORTHEAST FOR ABOUT 9 MILES...TO NEAR MICHIGAN ND BY 235 PM CDT. DAMAGE WAS CONFINED TO THE OCCASSIONAL SHELTER BELT OR GROVE ALONG THE PATH... WHERE NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES AND LIMBS WERE BROKEN DOWN. THE TORNADO WAS BRIEFLY VIEWED AND PHOTOGRAPHED AS IT APPROACHED MICHIGAN... BEFORE IT WAS WRAPPED IN HEAVY RAINS. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH ESTIMATED AT 100 YARDS. PEAK WIND SPEED TO 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Lakota, ND
F1 category
Jun 6, 1999
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A barn, quonsets, and garages were destroyed by a tornado. Trees were uprooted and grain bins and a camper were destroyed. Power lines were also downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Lakota, ND
F0 category
Jul 29, 1996
1:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Lakota, ND
F0 category
Jul 15, 1981
6:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jun 11, 1976
10:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Lakota, ND
Nelson County · 1,506 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

Lakota, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population629
Households260
Housing units365
Income
Median household income$63,672
$100k+ households33.1%
$150k+ households3.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached236
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily92
Large multifamily20
Mobile homes14
Housing mix
Single-family share64.7%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share30.7%
Mobile-home share3.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied167
Renter-occupied93
Vacant units105
Home value & age
Median home value$145,700
Owner homes $300k+10.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share68.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars249
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 43 hail, 24 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Lakota, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lakota?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lakota, ND is 3.00″. It was reported near Lakota, ND on August 16, 1988.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lakota — 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 Lakota address?

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