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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Thompson, ND from May 16, 1956 through July 27, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
46
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Thompson, ND · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Thompson, ND

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2025
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Thompson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2025
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 4 NNW Thompson. Mostly dime to penny... some quarters mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Thompson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly dime to penny... some quarters mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Thompson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2021
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ENE Reynolds, ND
1.25″ hail
Aug 9, 2020
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ON INTERSTATE 29... JUST NORTH OF THE THOMPSON EXIT... AROUND MP131.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Thompson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2020
8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA SIZED HAIL WITH ABOUT 15 SECONDS OF QUARTER SIZED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Thompson, ND
1.25″ hail
Sep 1, 2018
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL NOTED ALONG INTERSTATE 29 FROM MP32 TO MP33.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Thompson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holmes, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2017
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VICINITY OF WALLE CHURCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Thompson, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2017
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VICINITY OF WALLE CHURCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Thompson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2017
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Thompson, ND
2.50″ hail
Aug 27, 2016
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holmes, ND
1.25″ hail
Aug 23, 2016
7:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL OFF AND ON FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. RANGED IN SIZE FROM DIME TO HALF DOLLAR OR SO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Thompson, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2015
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.12 SSW Thompson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2015
5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell at the intersection of county roads 15 and 13.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 N Holmes, 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 Thompson, ND

30 reports
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62 mph
Jul 27, 2025
7:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Thompson, ND
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bin damage... broken trees... hayloft door missing... and trampoline in the trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Reynolds, ND
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2025
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of tree damage (limbs ~ 5-6 inches in width) and fence damage were reported. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Thompson, ND
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fence and tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Thompson, ND
92 mph
Jun 23, 2025
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of a thunderstorm wind gust as measured on a Davis weather station. Measured 92 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Thompson, ND
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Top of large cottonwood trees snapped off. Picture shared on social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thompson, ND
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Off duty NWS employee relayed report of large branches down from thunderstorm wind gusts south of Grand Forks. Time estimated based on gust frontal passage via radar around 05180118Z.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Thompson, ND
UNK mph
Aug 5, 2022
5:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREES BROKEN DOWN IN SHELTER BELTS ACROSS ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF THOMPSON. ONE HAYSHED LOCATED WEST OF TOWN HAD A SIDEWALL BLOWN OUT AND THE ROOF COLLAPSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thompson, ND
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
5:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE TREES DOWNED AND DAMAGED... ALONG WITH DAMAGE TO OUTDOOR SHEDS... FURNITURE... FENCES... AND TRAMPOLINES IN THOMPSON. POWER OUTAGES REPORTED. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Thompson, ND
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
5:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE DOWNED TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Thompson, ND
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
5:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 250 TO 300 FOOT SWATH OF LARGE... OLD GROWTH TREES IN SHELTER BELT RIPPED APART. LARGE 6-12 INCH DIAMETER TREES RIPPED. SENT DEER RUNNING INTO THE STORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Thompson, ND
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2021
3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE 4 TO 6 INCH DIAMTER ASH TREE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN IN A FARMSTEAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Reynolds, ND
58 mph
Jun 10, 2021
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT A PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. SMALL TREES BLOWN DOWN AROUND A HOMESTEAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Thompson, ND
58 mph
Jun 5, 2021
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF DOWNED TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.5 Ene Thompson, ND
UNK mph
May 27, 2019
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL GARDEN SHED BLOWN DOWN. SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES BROKEN DOWN AROUND A HOMESTEAD SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Thompson, 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 Thompson, ND

11 reports
UNK category
Jul 8, 2025
12:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Reynolds, ND
EF1 category
Jul 12, 2012
3:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado snapped several cottonwood and ash trees in farm shelterbelts and two wooden power poles along a county road. Stacked and banded steel roofing panels were scattered in one farm yard and a metal dumpster was thrown about fifty yards. The peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 NNE Reynolds, ND
EF2 category
Aug 10, 2010
12:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado struck a farmstead in southern Grand Forks County, damaging a large well constructed equipment shed. The tornado traveled over a shelterbelt along the west edge of the property causing considerable damage. Several pieces of farm equipment were moved and flipped. An empty grain bin was removed from its foundation and lofted 300 yards, with much of the bin landing in the northwest corner of the shelterbelt.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.11 SE Holmes, ND
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2010
4:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado produced intermittent touchdowns along a nearly 8 mile north-northeast track. The dissipating funnel was visible passing south of Grand Forks through 545 PM CDT. Large tree branches were broken down in field shelterbelts and near homes in Merrifield. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.7 WSW Thompson, ND
EF4 category
Jun 17, 2010
3:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began in Traill County about 3 miles north-northeast of Mayville at 349 PM CDT. The tornado crossed into Grand Forks County and tracked for an additional 8 miles to about 10 miles west of Thompson. The total track length was roughly 17 miles. One well constructed house near Holmes was completely swept from its foundation and destroyed along with several other farm buildings. Peak winds were estimated at 185 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.92 SSW Holmes, ND
EF2 category
Aug 26, 2007
9:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado wrecked an antique wind charger windmill and downed some trees in Bentru Township (ND). It then crossed the Red River into Polk County, Minnesota, where it dissipated about 4 miles northwest of Eldred at 910 pm CST. The total path length was about 5 miles long, and about 2 miles of the total occurred in Grand Forks County. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Reynolds, ND
EF1 category
Aug 26, 2007
8:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado passed about a half-mile south Merrifield and was viewed by motorists as it crossed Interstate 29 near the Merrifield Road overpass. The tornado dissipated in a housing development about a mile south of Kings Walk Golf Course. Trees were ravaged and uprooted at several farmsteads and homesteads along the damage path. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 SW Merrifield, ND
F1 category
Jun 23, 2004
10:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An intermittent track was found from 2.5 miles north of Holmes to 6 miles east of Holmes. Numerous large trees were snapped off or uprooted in shelterbelts and farm yards. A large trampoline was thown over a house and demolished. Metal soffit, gutters, and shingles were torn off a second house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Holmes, ND
F0 category
Aug 5, 1987
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
May 11, 1986
11:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
UNK category
May 16, 1956
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Thompson, ND
Grand Forks County · 14,937 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

Thompson, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,092
Households412
Housing units439
Income
Median household income$110,909
$100k+ households51.5%
$150k+ households26.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached391
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily21
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share89.1%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share5.7%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied379
Renter-occupied33
Vacant units27
Home value & age
Median home value$274,000
Owner homes $300k+39.3%
Owner homes $500k+8.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1977
Older-home share60.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars402
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 54 hail, 46 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Thompson, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Thompson?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Thompson, ND is 2.50″. It was reported near Holmes, ND on August 27, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Thompson — 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 Thompson address?

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