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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Grant County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Grant County, ND from July 11, 1957 through August 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
183
Wind Reports
98
Tornado Reports
26
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Grant County, ND · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Grant County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 19, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of hail in the palm of a hand.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heart Butte Dam, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 9, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few golf balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE New Leipzig, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ground was white with hail. Also received 0.80 inch of rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Saint Gertrude, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2025
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed report with picture. Time estimated based off radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N New Leipzig, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 20, 2025
3:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from skyspy photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 SW Saint Gertrude, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2025
2:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING report of large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W New Leipzig, ND
1.10″ hail
Jun 20, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from ICECHIP Research Project.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW New Leipzig, ND
1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2024
2:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 5 WNW Heart Butte Dam. Facebook report and photos of brief large hail at campgrounds on north side of Lake Tschida. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Heart Butte Dam, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted from around 8:30 to 9:00 PM CDT. Largest hail was golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WNW Heart Butte Dam, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2023
2:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly smaller... but some golf balls. Power is out in the area. Garden was severely damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 SW Saint Gertrude, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2023
2:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 SSW Saint Gertrude, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2023
12:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2023
11:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly dimes to nickels but a few as big as a quarter. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Heart Butte Dam, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
8:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. HAIL COVERED GROUND AND DAMAGED PLANTS AROUND HOUSE. NON-SEVERE WIND. DURATION WAS 7 MINUTES. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Saint Gertrude, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
9:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT AND PICTURE OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Heart Butte Dam, 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 Grant County

30 reports
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62 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN station Carson 9ENE. Report at 10 meters_ 46 MPH reported at the surface.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Lark, ND
57 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN Station Pretty Rock 2E. Report at 10 meters_ 45 MPH observed at the surface.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 Ssw Leith, ND
57 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN Station 10 NW. Report at 10 meters_ 48 MPH reported at the surface.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Nnw New Leipzig, ND
56 mph
Jul 30, 2026
6:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Elgin 10 NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Nnw New Leipzig, ND
63 mph
Jun 8, 2026
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter measured wind gust at NDAWN station Elgin 10NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNW New Leipzig, ND
60 mph
Aug 8, 2025
5:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN Station Elgin 10NW. Reported at 10 meters... 51 MPH observed at the surface.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNW New Leipzig, ND
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos relayed of numerous large pine trees down at the Heart Butte Boy Scout camp. Damage is consistent with wind speeds estimated 95 to 100 mph. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Heart Butte Dam, ND
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo relayed of large shed/outbuilding with most of roof panels gone. Damage is consistent with estimated wind speeds around 90 mph. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Heart Butte Dam, ND
88 mph
Jun 21, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter measured wind gust NDAWN Carson 9ENE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lark, ND
59 mph
Jun 21, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW6805 Lake Tschida.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Heart Butte Dam, ND
71 mph
Jun 21, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter measured wind gust NDAWN Pretty Rock 2E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 SSW Leith, ND
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage relayed from public through social media on north side of Lake Tschida. Damage includes camper tipped on its side... pontoon completely flipped... downed trees... wooden swingset tipped over. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Heart Butte Dam, ND
94 mph
Jun 21, 2025
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter wind gust NDAWN Elgin 10NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNW New Leipzig, ND
64 mph
Jun 16, 2025
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 E Pretty Rock NDAWN. 10 meter peak wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 SSW Leith, ND
60 mph
Jun 16, 2025
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2E Pretty Rock NDAWN. 10 meter peak wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 SSW Leith, 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 Grant County

26 reports
UNK category
Jul 27, 2016
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT A MINUTE. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. INFORMATION WAS RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND BROADCAST MEDIA. TIME AND LOCATION OF TOUCHDOWN WERE ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA. RATING WILL BE EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNW Shields, ND
EF2 category
Jun 12, 2011
7:15 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey confirmed that an EF2 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale touched down eight miles south-southwest of Elgin, then moved northeast before lifting 3 miles south-southeast of Elgin. No fewer than four farmsteads were damaged along the path of the tornado. The worst damage occurred six miles south-southwest of Elgin, where the tornado was nearly one half of a mile wide, damaging every building on a farmstead and completely destroying the smaller buildings. Damage also occurred to trees, vehicles, and power poles. The damage surveyed corresponded to EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. From that it was determined that wind speeds were on the order of around 120 miles per hour.||Farther north-northeast, three other farmsteads sustained tornado damage. Damage on the first two farmsteads north-northeast of the worst damage was consistent with an EF1 tornado. The farthest north farmstead had damage consistent with an EF0 tornado. ||There were no injuries or fatalities with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.23 SSE New Leipzig, ND
EF1 category
May 24, 2010
4:10 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed into southwest Grant County from western Sioux County. See the tornado entry for Sioux County. The tornado hit no structures in Grant County, but did do damage in Sioux County. It was rated low end EF1 with estimated winds of 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 22.11 S New Leipzig, ND
EF0 category
Jul 10, 2008
4:01 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by a trained spotter as being on the ground around 8 miles west of Flasher. Flasher is in Morton County. The tornado was reported to be in Grant County, and lifted while it was still in Grant County. No structures were impacted and so there was no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Lark, ND
F0 category
Jun 3, 2005
11:16 AM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in open country causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Lark, ND
F0 category
Jul 19, 2001
9:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Carson, ND
UNK category
Aug 21, 1995
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed an 80-year-old barn. It also carried some hog panels over 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Elgin, ND
F1 category
Jun 29, 1986
8:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jun 7, 1984
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Aug 24, 1983
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jul 17, 1983
8:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jul 24, 1981
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jun 9, 1981
2:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jun 4, 1980
5:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jun 4, 1980
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Grant County, ND
Grant County · 1,233 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 · County

Grant County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,276
Households1,072
Housing units1,642
Income
Median household income$56,750
$100k+ households33.5%
$150k+ households9.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,233
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily79
Large multifamily33
Mobile homes282
Housing mix
Single-family share75.1%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share6.8%
Mobile-home share17.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied900
Renter-occupied172
Vacant units570
Home value & age
Median home value$85,800
Owner homes $300k+9.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1960
Older-home share81.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,028
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 183 hail, 98 wind, and 26 tornado reports in Grant County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Grant County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Grant County is 4.50″. It was reported near Raleigh, ND on July 7, 1990.

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

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

I am selling a home in Grant 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 Grant County address?

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