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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wahpeton, ND from July 12, 1956 through June 29, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wahpeton, ND · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wahpeton, ND

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Breckenridge, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2025
1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report Via ICECHIP research team.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Wahpeton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SECOND ROUND OF HAIL. LOTS OF NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2016
5:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VERY HEAVY RAINS. REPORT POSTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2016
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NUMEROUS LARGE HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZED. PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Wahpeton, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2012
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Wahpeton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2010
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 SSW Wahpeton Arpt, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 17, 2010
4:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail ranged in size from 0.88 to 1.25 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Wahpeton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail and wind gusts to 50 mph were reported at the North Dakota State School of Science.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 NNW Wahpeton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Wahpeton, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
9:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Wahpeton, ND
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
7:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 W Wahpeton, ND
0.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2005
12:35 AM CST
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2005
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Wahpeton, ND
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2005
8:25 AM CST
Hail report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground near the Red River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Wahpeton, 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 Wahpeton, ND

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82 mph
Jun 23, 2025
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 S Wahpeton. Mesonet station 6166D Wahpeton ND 3 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Wahpeton, ND
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2025
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
66 mph
Jul 31, 2024
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 SSW Wahpeton. AWOS station KBWP Wahpeton AP ND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Wahpeton, ND
66 mph
Jul 31, 2024
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KBWP Wahpeton AP ND measured 66 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Wahpeton, ND
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE POPLAR... ASH... AND SPUCE TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES AND LIMBS BROKEN DOWN. SHINGLES BLWN OFF AND POWER LINES DOWN AROUND TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON NEARBY WIND SENSORS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
59 mph
May 27, 2022
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT THE WAHPETON AIRPORT /KBWP/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Wahpeton, ND
59 mph
May 13, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10M WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Wahpeton, ND
UNK mph
May 13, 2022
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS 1-2FT DIAMETER TREES DOWN... ROOF DAMAGE IN WAHPETON. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
UNK mph
May 13, 2022
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE WITH MISSING SHINGLES AND A LARGE HOLE IN THE ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
60 mph
Jul 10, 2021
10:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT AN NDDOT RWIS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Wahpeton, ND
60 mph
Jul 10, 2021
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Wahpeton, ND
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2021
10:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED OFF. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahpeton, ND
60 mph
Jun 11, 2021
10:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK WIND MEASURED AT AN NDDOR RWIS STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Wahpeton, ND
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2020
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wahpeton, 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 Wahpeton, ND

5 reports
UNK category
Oct 13, 2021
10:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: GROUND CIRCULATIONS ALSO REPORTED FROM FAIRMONT TO WAHPETON WITH NO CONDENSATION FUNNELS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Wahpeton, ND
UNK category
Jul 9, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WAS OBSERVED IN AN OPENED FIELD... FROM A LOCATION JUST EAST OF THE GREAT BEND EXIT OFF I-29. THIS TORNADO WAS THE FIRST THAT FORMED IN A SECOND OF TWO CYCLIC SERIES... BEGINNING IN RICHLAND COUNTY. THE TORNADO LIKELY TRACKED TO THE NORTHEAST FOR ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AND HAD LIFTED BY 531 PM CDT. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED TO 70 MPH. MAXIMUM WIDTH TO 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WSW Wahpeton, ND
EF0 category
Jul 10, 2008
7:26 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown occurred in southern Wahpeton. A large tree was snapped and fell on a house. Other minor shingle and tree branch damage occurred nearby. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Wahpeton, ND
F1 category
Jun 28, 1979
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
UNK category
Jul 12, 1956
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Wahpeton, ND
Richland County · 5,194 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

Wahpeton, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,996
Households3,338
Housing units3,662
Income
Median household income$57,417
$100k+ households31.2%
$150k+ households9.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,738
Attached single-family163
Small multifamily559
Large multifamily1,134
Mobile homes68
Housing mix
Single-family share47.5%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share46.2%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,606
Renter-occupied1,732
Vacant units324
Home value & age
Median home value$164,600
Owner homes $300k+13.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1975
Older-home share62.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,971
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 64 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Wahpeton, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wahpeton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wahpeton, ND is 3.00″. It was reported near Wahpeton, ND on July 14, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wahpeton — 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 Wahpeton address?

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