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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lincoln, ND from May 1, 1965 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lincoln, ND · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lincoln, ND

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed through social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Lincoln, ND
2.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
3:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
3:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Lincoln, ND
2.50″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
3:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of large hail in and around Lincoln. Largest around tennis ball sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lincoln, ND
1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
3:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, ND
0.88″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
3:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Wsw Lincoln, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 11, 2025
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This corrects the erroneous report from 3NNW Bismarck at 7:23 PM CDT on 7/09/2025 for hail that was 1.25 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Lincoln, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Lincoln, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated based off radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Lincoln, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by NWS employee. Lasted 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Lincoln, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail lasted from 6:35 pm to 6:40 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2024
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media reported golf ball size hail 3 miles south of airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Lincoln, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2024
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM radio operator reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lincoln, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 29, 2024
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, ND

30 reports
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58 mph
Aug 3, 2026
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBIS Bismarck Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, ND
68 mph
Jun 8, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBIS Bismarck Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, ND
62 mph
Aug 8, 2025
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBIS Bismarck Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, ND
66 mph
Jun 21, 2025
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBIS Bismarck Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, ND
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Social media report and photos of a large shop destroyed and blown across the road into neighbors property. A lot of debris in this yard. Garage door damaged with wood debris blown through it. Mature trees ripped and snapped in half. Four wheeler moved 100 yards. Damage is consistent with wind speeds of 100 to 110 mph. One injury reported. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lincoln, ND
64 mph
Sep 6, 2023
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KBIS Bismarck Airport. Winds gusted between 58 and 64 mph from 915-923 pm CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, ND
61 mph
Sep 6, 2023
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station observation near Lincoln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Lincoln, ND
60 mph
Aug 24, 2022
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, ND
64 mph
May 7, 2022
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KBIS BISMARCK AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, ND
64 mph
Jul 3, 2020
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KBIS BISMARCK AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, ND
62 mph
Jul 3, 2018
10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Lincoln, ND
63 mph
Jun 29, 2018
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALSO HAD PEA SIZE HAIL AND 0.90 INCHES OF RAIN. REPORT RELAYED THROUGH BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST TO NWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lincoln, ND
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2016
4:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION BISMARCK ND /BIS/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Lincoln, ND
76 mph
Jun 19, 2015
8:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.48 ESE (Bis)Bismarck Muni A, ND
90 mph
Jun 19, 2015
8:01 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very strong thunderstorm winds were reported near the city of Lincoln. A camper rolled out of a yard. A stack of large hay bales collapsed. Garage doors buckled. Trees were uprooted and others snapped and there was a lot of damage to outside lawn furniture and children's play sets. Power lines were downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.19 SE (Bis)Bismarck Muni A, 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 Lincoln, ND

4 reports
F1 category
Jun 6, 2005
11:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in the Lincoln Meadows Trailor Park. The tornado ripped a roof off one home and threw it several feet onto a half ton pickup truck. Truck was totaled. Another mobile home was lifted two feet off its foundation. Two other homes received external damage. Several trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Bismarck Arpt, ND
F3 category
Jul 30, 1981
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Aug 21, 1979
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jun 19, 1965
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln, ND
Burleigh County · 24,232 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

Lincoln, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,309
Households1,400
Housing units1,448
Income
Median household income$83,387
$100k+ households53.9%
$150k+ households20.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,194
Attached single-family65
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily31
Mobile homes158
Housing mix
Single-family share82.5%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share2.1%
Mobile-home share10.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,291
Renter-occupied109
Vacant units48
Home value & age
Median home value$259,400
Owner homes $300k+36.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built2002
Older-home share22.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,384
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 47 hail, 31 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Lincoln, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lincoln?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lincoln, ND is 4.50″. It was reported near Lincoln, ND on July 29, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lincoln — 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 Lincoln address?

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