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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Tower City, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Tower City, ND from August 16, 1985 through July 10, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
8
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Tower City, ND · 1985–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 10, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Tower City, ND

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2022
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tower City, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2018
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STRONG WINDS AND LARGE HAIL STRIPPED FIELDS AND GARDENS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Tower City, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2013
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NW Tower City, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2007
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tower City, ND
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2006
6:31 PM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Tower City, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2005
7:10 AM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 20 S Tower City, ND
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2005
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Tower City, ND
0.75″ hail
Aug 25, 2004
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Tower City, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2002
10:35 AM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tower City, ND
0.88″ hail
Aug 17, 2001
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Tower City, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2001
12:15 AM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Tower City, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2001
9:17 AM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Tower City, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2000
1:30 AM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Tower City, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 22, 1999
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Tower City, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 1998
8:10 AM CST
Hail report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Tower City, 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 Tower City, ND

8 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 20, 2020
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN IN TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tower City, ND
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2018
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF NEAR TOWER CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tower City, ND
100 mph
Jul 15, 2007
8:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A six mile stretch of high voltage power towers was crumpled by a combination of downburst winds and at least one tornado through Central Hill Township. At least 28 steel four pole towers, operated by Western Area Power Administration, were destroyed. One tower in adjacent Barnes County was also destroyed. Extensive crop damage occurred across Hill and Howes Townships.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Tower City, ND
81 mph
Jul 15, 2007
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread nickel to golfball sized hail and downburst winds affected much of Cornell and Tower City Townships.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Tower City, ND
90 mph
Jun 24, 2003
9:35 PM CST
Wind report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were snapped off at the base. Power went out in town causing some residents to have sewer backup. Cass County Electric Cooperative reported 40 power poles downed between Tower City and Gardner with 1300 customers without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tower City, ND
110 mph
Jun 24, 2003
9:34 PM CST
Wind report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Seven 80 foot tall 345 KV high voltage power transmission towers were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Tower City, ND
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2002
10:40 AM CST
Wind report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bins were damaged and trees were blown down in Tower City. Three of the city's 8 streets were blocked by trees and power was out for 4 hours. One tree fell on a church, causing substantial damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tower City, ND
60 mph
May 15, 1987
6:01 PM CST
Wind report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Tower City, ND

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 8, 2018
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CALL FROM A SPOTTER WITH A REPORT OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Tower City, ND
UNK category
Jun 8, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO TRACKED INTERMITTENTLY FOR A MILE OR SO ACROSS CENTRAL HILL TOWNSHIP... MAINLY OVER OPENED FIELDS. IT KICKED UP CONSIDERABLE DUST ACROSS THE SOUTH FLANK OF THE STORM AS INDICATED BY SPOTTER VIDEOS. SOME LARGE BRANCHES WERE REPORTED BROKEN DOWN IN SHELTER BELTS. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 80 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 200 YARDS. THE TORNADO ENDED ABOUT 5 SSW OF BUFFALO BY 404 PM CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Tower City, ND
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2008
6:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated in Barnes County and continued with intermittent touchdowns into Cass County for about one more mile. It lifted about 2 miles north-northeast of Tower City. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 NW Tower City, ND
EF2 category
Jul 15, 2007
8:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado plowed through wooden power poles and viciously ripped up mature trees over its damage path. The tornado also damaged a sturdy pole shed, where the sidewall was caved in and the roof and rafters were torn off. It tore the roof off and collapsed an older barn, then lifted and threw a well-built two car garage from its slab foundation. The tornado crumpled one steel, four footing, high voltage power tower. In combination with extreme downburst winds, the collapse of this first tower helped initiate the collapse of dozens more of these power towers. Peak winds were estimated at 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Tower City, ND
EF1 category
Jul 15, 2007
8:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Tower City, ND
Cass County · 37,232 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on the northeast side of Tower City in Cass County and tracked to the south-southwest. In Tower City, the tornado ripped off a section from the roof of a house and tossed garden storage buildings and equipment. The tornado also blew a single car garage off its foundation and destroyed it. Several trees in town were damaged or blown down. Peak winds were estimated at 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Tower City, 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

Tower City, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population345
Households137
Housing units149
Income
Median household income$107,708
$100k+ households60.6%
$150k+ households35.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached110
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily26
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes5
Housing mix
Single-family share73.8%
Attached-home share5.4%
Multifamily share17.5%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied115
Renter-occupied22
Vacant units12
Home value & age
Median home value$189,700
Owner homes $300k+20.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share57.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars137
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 8 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Tower City, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 10, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Tower City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Tower City, ND is 1.75″. It was reported near Tower City, ND on June 8, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Tower City — 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 Tower City address?

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