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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Watford City, ND from August 1, 1963 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
72
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Watford City, ND · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Watford City, ND

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Watford City, ND
1.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Watford City, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2023
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report from august 1. time estimated from radar. report of golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watford City, ND
1.50″ hail
May 26, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NNW Watford City, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2021
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A LOT OF SMALL HAIL WITH THE LARGEST STONE 1 INCH. HAIL DAMAGED A PICKUP TRUCK. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Watford City, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2020
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Grassy Butte, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2020
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED THROUGH SPOTTER NETWORK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 N Grassy Butte, ND
1.25″ hail
Sep 2, 2019
5:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Watford City, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2019
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Watford City, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2018
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watford City, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2018
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Watford City, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2018
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL COVERING THE GROUND AT MILE MARKER 127... WHICH IS 13 MILES SOUTH OF WATFORD CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 S Watford City, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 20, 2017
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY QUARTERS WITH SOME HALF DOLLARS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Watford City, ND
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2017
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSE Watford City, ND
1.50″ hail
Aug 10, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NOT EXACTLY SURE OF THE TIME. DAMAGE TO HAY FIELDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Grassy Butte, 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 Watford City, ND

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67 mph
Jun 8, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN (North Dakota Agriculture Weather Network) observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Watford City, ND
60 mph
Aug 15, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KS25 Watford City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Watford City, ND
63 mph
Jun 16, 2024
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust relayed from public through social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Watford City, ND
62 mph
May 17, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN Report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Watford City, ND
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2023
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large cottonwood tree branches blown down... report from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watford City, ND
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blown down and uprooted... time estimated by radar. Relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 WNW Charlson, ND
61 mph
Aug 18, 2022
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 E WATFORD CITY NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Watford City, ND
61 mph
Jul 9, 2021
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN STATION 2E WATFORD CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Watford City, ND
58 mph
Jun 5, 2021
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WATFORD CITY 2E NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Watford City, ND
60 mph
Jul 8, 2020
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONGOING AT THE TIME OF THE CALL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Watford City, ND
60 mph
Aug 1, 2019
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAMPOLINE MOVED AND CARS WERE SHAKING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Watford City, ND
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2018
6:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN. RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Watford City, ND
59 mph
Jul 12, 2018
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION S25... 1 E WATFORD CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Watford City, ND
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2018
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STATE RADIO RELAYED POSSIBLY 30-40 CAMPERS FLIPPED OVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM WIND GUST REPORT AT WATFORD CITY AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Watford City, ND
60 mph
Jun 29, 2018
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECORDED AT THE WATFORD CITY AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Watford City, 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 Watford City, ND

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 12, 2018
5:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 28 INJ *** TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND EYE WITNESS REPORTS. EXTENSIVE AND SEVERE DAMAGE AT AN RV / TRAILER PARK ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF WATFORD CITY. NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS EF2 TORNADO AND BASED ON THAT ESTIMATES WIND SPEEDS AROUND 127 MPH. MANY SINGLE WIDE MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RVS DESTROYED. POWER POLES SNAPPED. STORAGE BUILDINGS AND VEHICLES DESTROYED. WEATHER.GOV/BIS HAS MORE DETAILS. INJURIES AND FATALITY BASED ON NEWS REPORTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Watford City, ND
UNK category
Jun 23, 2016
2:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PICTURE RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Watford City, ND
EF2 category
May 26, 2014
5:46 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thirteen campers, serving as homes, were completely destroyed and two more were damaged by this tornado. Other damage included a snapped wooden power line pole, automobiles, and fences, both wooden and metal. One automobile was tossed sixty feet and flipped onto its roof, with a trailer parked next to its initial location also flipped and completely destroyed. About a dozen other vehicles were damage, some destroyed. Eye witness reports indicated two other funnel clouds in the immediate area.||Of all the damage surveyed by the National Weather Service the absolute worst corresponded to EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. From that it was determined that the peak wind speeds in the tornado were on the order of 120 mph. ||There were nine direct injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.22 S Watford City, ND
EF0 category
Jul 22, 2011
6:23 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred and resulted in a traffic accident with injuries (indirect). A local newpaper article stated that a semi truck hit a downed power line which cut into the cab of the truck. The line then snapped, sending it into a parked vehicle. The semi truck then collided with a third vehicle. Two people were injured (indirect) during this accident. This chain of events occurred after the tornado had passed, leaving the downed line in its wake. The tornado damage to the power line corresponded to EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13.14 N Grassy Butte, ND
F0 category
Jul 26, 2001
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 E Watford City, ND
F0 category
Sep 4, 1996
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Keene, ND
F0 category
Aug 21, 1985
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Jun 27, 1975
8:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Watford City, ND
McKenzie County · 3,637 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

Watford City, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,016
Households2,797
Housing units3,683
Income
Median household income$88,351
$100k+ households47.8%
$150k+ households17.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,024
Attached single-family279
Small multifamily311
Large multifamily1,910
Mobile homes159
Housing mix
Single-family share27.8%
Attached-home share7.6%
Multifamily share60.3%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied987
Renter-occupied1,810
Vacant units886
Home value & age
Median home value$385,100
Owner homes $300k+71.7%
Owner homes $500k+17.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built2013
Older-home share11.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,632
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 72 hail, 49 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Watford City, ND, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Watford City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Watford City, ND is 4.50″. It was reported near Keene, ND on September 4, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Watford 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 Watford City address?

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