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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Golden Valley County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Golden Valley County, ND from April 17, 1971 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
121
Wind Reports
91
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Golden Valley County, ND · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Golden Valley County

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1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Public report relayed by broadcast media. Half dollar size hail estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Beach, ND
2.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Very large hail reported southeast of Sentinel Butte. Largest stones were tennis ball to baseball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Medora, ND
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: 60 mph winds accompanied the large hail. Wind driven large hail resulted in 3 broken windows and damage to siding. Heavy rain also occurred... 1 - 1.5 inches in 20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Alpha, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
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Hail Report Description: Heavy rain. No measurement yet.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Trotters, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Hail from 5:45 to 5:50. Swing set blown over.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Golva, ND
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2024
11:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Also reported strong winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beach, ND
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2024
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Estimated 50 MPH wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beach, ND
1.50″ hail
May 29, 2024
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Hail began one minute prior to report and was ongoing at time of call.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beach, ND
2.00″ hail
May 29, 2024
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Multiple photos and videos of large hail in Beach. Estimated largest size of around 2 inch in diameter. Photos of vehicle and home window damage as well. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beach, ND
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2024
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports hail from 1 inch to 1.75 inch diameter. Duration was approximately 9 minutes. Reports car dents... damaged shingles... and broken car windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beach, ND
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2024
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong to golf ball sized hail... bouncing off the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beach, ND
1.50″ hail
May 29, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: Estimated wind gusts to 70 mph. Hail ongoing at the time of the call.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beach, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted for 10 minutes. 730 - 740 pm. Lots of smaller hail and 1.29 inches of rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Sentinel Butte, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2023
3:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly pea size. Not much wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Golva, ND
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2023
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED 15 MINUTES... WITH 0.56 INCHES OF RAIN. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Sentinel 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 Golden Valley County

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86 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 86 MPH gust at 10M measured at 4NE Mosher NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Trotters, ND
59 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station EW7744 Medora.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Medora, ND
78 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 78 MPH gust measured at 10M at 4NE Mosher NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Trotters, ND
68 mph
Jun 28, 2026
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 68 MPH gust at 10 M measured from 10N Sentinel Butte NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NNE Sentinel Butte, ND
59 mph
Jun 27, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from private weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Medora, ND
58 mph
Aug 8, 2025
4:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Golva, ND
60 mph
Jul 21, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe thunderstorm winds were accompanied by large hail. See related hail LSR for more information.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Alpha, ND
87 mph
Jun 27, 2024
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Wind Report Description: AWOS station K20U Beach. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Beach, ND
75 mph
May 29, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT BEACH AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Beach, ND
59 mph
Aug 31, 2023
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K20U Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Beach, ND
75 mph
Jul 11, 2022
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Wind Report Description: NDAWN STATION SENTINEL BUTTE 10N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Sentinel Butte, ND
66 mph
Jul 11, 2022
7:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 METER OBSERVATION REPORTED BY THE NDAWN STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Golva, ND
79 mph
Jul 11, 2022
7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BEACH AIRPORT ASOS REPORTED 79 MPH GUST. EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED ESTIMATED 8 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN IN BEACH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beach, ND
85 mph
Jul 11, 2022
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VERY HIGH WINDS 80-90 MPH. LARGE TREES UPROOTED... POWER LINES DOWN ALL OVER TOWN. STEETS BLOCKED WITH DEBRIS & DOWN TREES. ALSO HAD 1.30 INCHES OF RAIN. COCORAHS OBSERVER BEACH 0.3 SSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beach, ND
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2022
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES REPORTS ENTIRE TOWN OF BEACH IS WITHOUT POWER. RESTORATION TIME IS UNKNOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beach, 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 Golden Valley County

9 reports
UNK category
Jun 27, 2024
10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Tornado Report Description: Drone video from storm chaser confirms brief ground circulation under funnel cloud. Time came from video time stamp and exact location estimated from radar and spotter reports.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSE Trotters, ND
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2015
4:25 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County · 815 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed the state line from Richland County, Montana, in the National Weather Service Glasgow, Montana, County Warning Area, into McKenzie County, North Dakota. It then crossed into Golden Valley County, North Dakota.||The total path length of the tornado was nearly 17 miles. Nearly five of those miles in Richland County, six in McKenzie County, and just over six in Golden Valley County.||No structures were impacted in North Dakota and for those segments it was rated EF0, however, there was EF1 damage in Montana and so the overall tornado is rated EF1. A 79 year old male was injured in Montana as the mobile home he was in, and another mobile home, was damaged. From the EF1 rating, winds were determined to be around 100 mph with the tornado while it was in Montana, with lower speeds in North Dakota.||See StormData entries for this tornado from Richland County and McKenzie County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.2 W Trotters, ND
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2013
4:20 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Tornado Report Description: The tornado knocked down six inch in diameter trees on a rural ranch. This tornado was rated as EF0 with estimated wind speeds around 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15.72 ESE Golva, ND
EF0 category
Jul 8, 2009
5:05 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred. The tornado touched down in open country and impacted no structures. There were no reports of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.56 NE Sentinel Butte, ND
F2 category
Jul 25, 2001
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Tornado Report Description: The tornado remained in open country but hit a farmstead causing major damage. Windows blown out. Singles and siding ripped off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Golva, ND
F0 category
Jun 20, 1999
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Golva, ND
F0 category
Jun 14, 1991
1:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
May 3, 1989
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
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Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Jul 9, 1976
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Golden Valley County, ND
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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 · County

Golden Valley County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,679
Households663
Housing units906
Income
Median household income$76,528
$100k+ households42.8%
$150k+ households16.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached815
Attached single-family18
Small multifamily24
Large multifamily31
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share90.0%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share6.1%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied498
Renter-occupied165
Vacant units243
Home value & age
Median home value$119,200
Owner homes $300k+13.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1964
Older-home share73.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars640
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 121 hail, 91 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Golden Valley County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Golden Valley County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Golden Valley County is 4.50″. It was reported near Sentinel Butte, ND on June 8, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County address?

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