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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Foster County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Foster County, ND from July 2, 1957 through August 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 58356 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
98
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Foster County, ND · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Foster County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Radar estimated time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Mchenry, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 28, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This is a delayed report from Saturday June 28th. Hail began at 3:20 PM and lasted 10 minutes. When the hail began it was the size of quarters... but in the 10 period... the max size was half dollar size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Mchenry, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2022
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. LITTLE WIND AT TIME OF HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Courtenay, ND
1.50″ hail
Aug 22, 2021
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Carrington, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2021
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Barlow, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2021
1:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO RECEIVED 1.00 IN OF RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Mchenry, ND
1.25″ hail
Aug 10, 2021
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONGOING AT TIME OF REPORT AND HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Mchenry, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2021
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Bordulac, ND
1.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2021
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Grace City, ND
1.25″ hail
Aug 9, 2021
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Barlow, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2020
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STILL HAILING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Barlow, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2019
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carrington, ND
1.25″ hail
Sep 2, 2019
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM THE STORM ON MONDAY. MINOR LEAF DAMAGE. CAR WAS DENTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carrington, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2017
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL ESTIMATED. WAS ALSO WIND DRIVEN... SO BROKE OUT WINDOWS... DENTED CARS... AND STRIPPED SOME PAINT OFF SIDING. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. CORRECTED FOR SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Juanita, ND
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2017
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE POSTED ON FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carrington, 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 Foster County

30 reports
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59 mph
Aug 18, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT sensor. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Glenfield, ND
63 mph
Aug 8, 2025
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Glenfield NDDOT site. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Glenfield, ND
62 mph
Jul 26, 2025
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Glenfield NDDOT mesonet. Radar estimated time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Glenfield, ND
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2025
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a couple of uprooted trees and a fence blown over at a park in Carrington. Public report relayed to the NWS by Broadcast Meteorologist.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Carrington, ND
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2025
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo relayed from social media of multiple tree branches down at the golf course in Carrington. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Carrington, ND
90 mph
Jun 21, 2025
7:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated high winds for two hours. Signs bent... railroad arms moved... grain bin lifted and flipped. Report relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Bordulac, ND
62 mph
Jun 21, 2025
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 N Carrington (NDAWN).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Carrington, ND
69 mph
Jun 21, 2025
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K46D Carrington ND AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Carrington, ND
73 mph
Jun 21, 2025
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ND DOT sensor observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Glenfield, ND
60 mph
Jul 23, 2024
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Briefly gusted up to 60 mph as the storm came in... along with pea-sized hail and lots of rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Carrington, ND
62 mph
Sep 6, 2023
3:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station report. Winds lasted from 1009-1014 pm CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Barlow, ND
61 mph
Jul 31, 2022
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CARRINGTON AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carrington, ND
UNK mph
May 13, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME APPROXIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Kensal, ND
62 mph
Jun 11, 2021
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT SITE GLENFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Glenfield, ND
66 mph
Sep 3, 2020
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION MEASUREMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grace 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 Foster County

15 reports
UNK category
Jun 28, 2025
6:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of two landspout tornadoes ongoing at time of report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Bordulac, ND
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media report of tornado damage near Grace City. Reports a road grader just southeast of Grace City lost the roof and garage door to the shop. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Grace City, ND
UNK category
Jun 25, 2025
3:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media report and photo of a tornado. At this location a wooden fence was knocked over. 2 miles east of this location a barn roof was blown off and there was damage to a shop building. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Bordulac, ND
UNK category
May 30, 2018
5:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: THIS "LANDSPOUT" TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES AND TRAVELED SOUTH-SOUTHEAST FOR A DISTANCE ESTIMATED AT ABOUT ONE MILE. THE TORNADO MOVED ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS AND INTO A SHELTER BELT BEFORE DISSIPATING. NO REPORTS OF DAMAGE AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Bordulac, ND
EF0 category
Jul 17, 2011
1:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the open country. There were no impacts to structures and so no reports of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.37 SSE Glenfield, ND
EF0 category
Jul 17, 2011
12:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the open country. There were no impacts to structures and so no reports of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Juanita, ND
F0 category
Jun 27, 2003
8:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Briefly touched down in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mc Henry, ND
F1 category
Aug 18, 1994
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Carrington, ND
F1 category
Aug 18, 1994
5:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The path was estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Carrington, ND
F1 category
Jul 21, 1987
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
May 15, 1982
5:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
UNK category
Jul 23, 1977
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Jun 26, 1977
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F2 category
Jul 29, 1972
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jul 5, 1963
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Foster County, ND
Foster County · 1,469 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 · County

Foster County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,372
Households1,515
Housing units1,782
Income
Median household income$83,412
$100k+ households42.2%
$150k+ households12.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,469
Attached single-family22
Small multifamily176
Large multifamily55
Mobile homes60
Housing mix
Single-family share82.4%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share13.0%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,173
Renter-occupied342
Vacant units267
Home value & age
Median home value$162,800
Owner homes $300k+23.8%
Owner homes $500k+11%
Owner homes $750k+6.4%
Median year built1971
Older-home share70.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,418
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Foster County

58356 123
New Rockford, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58421 105
Carrington, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58464 61
McHenry, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58445 31
Grace City, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58426 23
Courtenay, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58443 19
Glenfield, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58455 19
Kensal, ND Hail, wind & tornado reports
58484 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 98 hail, 69 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Foster County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Foster County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Foster County is 2.75″. It was reported near Carrington, ND on August 18, 1994.

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

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

I am selling a home in Foster County — 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 Foster County address?

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