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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Oriska, ND from August 3, 1979 through June 7, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Oriska, ND · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Oriska, ND

22 reports
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2.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2018
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC SENT IN PHOTO OF MEASURED 2 INCH HAIL STONES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Oriska, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2018
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VERY HEAVY RAIN AND INTERMITTENT LARGE HAIL. SOME SMALLER BRANCHES DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Oriska, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2017
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN HEAVY RAINS ACROSS NORTHERN NOLTIMIER TOWNSHIP.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNW Oriska, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2015
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.48 ESE Koldok, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 20, 2015
5:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.58 ESE Koldok, ND
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2014
2:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.93 N Oriska, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
5:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Oriska, ND
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2007
8:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.31 E Koldok, ND
0.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2006
5:59 PM CST
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Oriska, ND
0.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2006
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Oriska, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2006
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Oriska, ND
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE Oriska, ND
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2004
11:05 PM CST
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Oriska, ND
2.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2002
10:25 AM CST
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Oriska, ND
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2001
6:15 AM CST
Hail report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Oriska, 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 Oriska, ND

19 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Oriska, ND
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi blown off the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Oriska, ND
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2020
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI TRAILER BLOWN OFF I94 NEAR ORISKA. ALSO REPORTED A BOAT BLOWING OFF TRAILER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Oriska, ND
60 mph
Jun 8, 2018
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CONSIDERABLE DUST KICKED UP BY THUNDERSTORM REAR FLANK DOWNDRAFT IN NORTHWEST ALTA TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Oriska, ND
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2017
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE VEHICLES OFF ROAD ON I94 WHICH IS CLOSED IN THIS REGION. EXACT CAUSE PRESENTLY UNKNOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Tower City, ND
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2017
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE VEHICLES OFF ROAD ON I94 WHICH IS CLOSED IN THIS REGION. EXACT CAUSE PRESENTLY UNKNOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Tower City, ND
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2016
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI CARRYING ANHYDROUS AMMONIA ROLLED ON ITS SIDE IN THE EASTBOUND LANE OF INTERSTATE 94. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Oriska, ND
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2016
1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI CARRYING ANHYDROUS AMMONIA ROLLED ON ITS SIDE IN THE EASTBOUND LANE OF INTERSTATE 94. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. LOCATION ESTIMATED AWAITING FURTHER REPORTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Oriska, ND
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2016
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWN. WINDS ESTIMATED AT AROUND 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Oriska, ND
58 mph
Jun 20, 2013
6:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches were blown down near Interstate 94.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.58 ESE Koldok, ND
64 mph
May 14, 2013
5:23 AM CST-6
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A semi-truck was flipped over by strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.42 E Koldok, ND
75 mph
Jul 15, 2007
8:16 PM CST-6
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Penny to quarter sized hail and downburst winds affected much of Weimer and Oriska Townships.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Oriska, ND
90 mph
Jun 24, 2003
9:35 PM CST
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were snapped off at the base.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Oriska, ND
104 mph
Jun 24, 2003
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 7 large grain bins were damaged at the Evergreen Farmers Cooperative.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Oriska, ND
104 mph
Jun 24, 2003
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down over the highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Oriska, 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 Oriska, ND

3 reports
UNK category
Aug 9, 2020
7:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. THIS TORNADO TRACKED EASTWARD FOR ABOUT 3 TO 4 MILES AND LIFTED BY 224 PM CDT... ABOUT 6 SSE OR ORISKA. THIS TORNADO AND THE PRECEEDING FUNNEL WERE VIEWED FROM SEVERAL ANGLES AND LOCATIONS. IT IS REPORTED TO HAVE SNAPPED OR SHATTERD TREES IN AT LEAST ONE SHELTER BELT. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 95 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Oriska, ND
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2008
6:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado tracked intermittently for about 4 miles and crossed into Cass County about 2 miles north of Tower City by 739 pm CDT. It then continued for about one more mile before it lifted about 2 miles northeast of Tower City by 741 pm CDT. A few large branches were broken down in shelterbelts. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.96 NE Koldok, ND
F0 category
Jun 10, 1998
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Oriska, ND
Barnes County · 3,962 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Oriska, 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

Oriska, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population234
Households74
Housing units81
Income
Median household income$93,750
$100k+ households52.7%
$150k+ households32.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached51
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily3
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share63.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.7%
Mobile-home share33.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied58
Renter-occupied16
Vacant units7
Home value & age
Median home value$77,900
Owner homes $300k+10.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share86.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars74
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 19 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Oriska, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Oriska?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Oriska, ND is 2.75″. It was reported near Oriska, ND on August 3, 1979.

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

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

I am selling a home in Oriska — 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 Oriska address?

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