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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Steele, ND from July 16, 1957 through July 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Steele, ND · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Steele, ND

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 20, 2026
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 Ssw Lake Isabel, ND
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2023
2:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Steele, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2022
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Steele, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2020
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO GOLFBALL SIZE BEGAN AT 615 PM AND LASTED UNTIL 630 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNE Driscoll, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2020
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Kintyre, ND
1.50″ hail
Aug 25, 2019
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Kintyre, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2019
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Braddock, ND
1.25″ hail
Aug 31, 2016
1:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Braddock, ND
1.25″ hail
Aug 31, 2016
10:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL... CORRECTED FOR TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Braddock, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2016
2:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Steele, ND
0.88″ hail
Sep 4, 2014
2:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.28 NNW Steele, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2014
8:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.31 SSE Steele, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2013
7:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Steele, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2013
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Very strong winds and heavy rain accompanied the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.58 SSW Steele, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2013
7:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Strong winds accompanied the large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.93 S Steele, 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 Steele, ND

30 reports
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65 mph
Jul 24, 2026
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 65 MPH wind gust measured at 10M at 5NW Steele NDAWN. 58 MPH measured at 3M.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nw Steele, ND
63 mph
Jul 10, 2026
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 63MPH wind gust measured at 10M at 5NW Steele NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Steele, ND
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60MPH at 10m... 5NW Steele NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Steele, ND
76 mph
Jun 21, 2025
4:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter measured gust NDAWN 5NW Steele.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Steele, ND
63 mph
Jun 21, 2025
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 WNW Steele (NDAWN).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Steele, ND
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook report of several empty train coal cars tipped on side. There was a tornado reported in this area at about the same time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Steele, ND
60 mph
Sep 6, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported by NDAWN station Steele 5NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Steele, ND
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Under 12 inch diameter branches (5 to 20 ft in length) downed... estimated wind gusts around 50 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Steele, ND
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports a lot of tree damage in the town of Steele. About three dozen trees total had some kind of damage. Some were snapped in half... some were uprooted... some had branches broken off of 6 to 18 inches in diameter. One tree branch was blocking a road. Duration was 5 minutes. Power is also out in town. Estimated wind speed of at least 70 MPH. Maximum hail size was a nickel.
NWS Wind Report Location: Steele, ND
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 inch diameter tree branches (15-20 ft in length) down everywhere. Flag pole snapped at base. 1.30 inches of rain in 30 minutes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Steele, ND
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FACEBOOK PHOTO OF A LARGE PORTION OF A TREE BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Steele, ND
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2021
7:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLE BUILDING BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Steele, ND
59 mph
Jun 11, 2021
7:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN SITE 5 NW STEELE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Steele, ND
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN STEELE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Steele, ND
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
3:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN... REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Steele, 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 Steele, ND

7 reports
UNK category
Jul 2, 2025
4:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSE Driscoll, ND
UNK category
Jul 2, 2025
4:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Driscoll, ND
UNK category
Aug 29, 2024
12:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Media person out storm chasing reports tornado in progress near Steele. 7 minutes later reports a cone tornado continues on the ground near Steele.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Steele, ND
F0 category
Aug 24, 2006
2:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado occurred in open country with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Steele, ND
F2 category
Jun 3, 1999
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Steele, ND
F1 category
May 21, 1992
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
UNK category
Jul 27, 1960
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Steele, ND
Kidder County · 1,248 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Steele, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population742
Households382
Housing units422
Income
Median household income$63,000
$100k+ households36.1%
$150k+ households13.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached335
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily65
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes19
Housing mix
Single-family share79.4%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share15.4%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied270
Renter-occupied112
Vacant units40
Home value & age
Median home value$160,300
Owner homes $300k+10%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1970
Older-home share66.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars379
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 36 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Steele, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Steele?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Steele, ND is 4.50″. It was reported near Steele, ND on August 31, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Steele — 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 Steele address?

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