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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in McHenry County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across McHenry County, ND from June 18, 1965 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 58368 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
201
Wind Reports
96
Tornado Reports
40
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  McHenry County, ND · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in McHenry County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Sep 3, 2026
12:00 PM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest hail size reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nne Simcoe, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 9, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half-dollar/walnut sized hail 9 NE of Drake. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Orrin, ND
2.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: [Delayed Report] Broadcast media relayed a photo depicting very large hail... nearly twice the size of a quarter placed as a point of comparison. Hail fell at Bergen on 6/28/26 at 1155 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bergen, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: [Delayed Report] Broadcast media relayed a photo of a hailstone larger than a quarter placed as a point of comparison... taken 5 miles south of Granville. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Simcoe, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported 60 mph wind gusts.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Simcoe, ND
1.50″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
5:35 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Orrin, ND
2.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Orrin, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 14, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Balfour, ND
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail report from Thursday (9-11-25) late evening.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Denbigh, ND
2.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
2:41 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public reports hail estimated to be around 2 inches in diameter. Still hailing at the time of the report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Granville, ND
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public shares photo of hailstones estimated to be a quarter in size. Hail started around 9:30 and fell for approximately 15 minutes. Photo relayed on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granville, ND
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Member of the public shared a photo of a hailstone estimated to be around the size of a half-dollar. Photo relayed on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Granville, ND
2.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
2:27 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relays photo on social media of 2 inch hail near Granville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granville, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
2:24 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relays photo on social media of quarter sized hail near Granville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Granville, ND
2.50″ hail
Jul 2, 2025
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Orrin, 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 McHenry County

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60 mph
Jun 29, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust at personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Velva, ND
64 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station JCSN8 J. Clark Salyer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Upham, ND
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos relayed from fire department of damage to a homestead. Main area of damage is to a barn on the property... with roof panels ripped off and some collapse of wood frame structure for the roof panels. Large portions of the panels were scattered across the property. Also a very large branch of hardwood tree broken off. Damage is consistent with wind speeds around 90 mph. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ENE Wolseth, ND
68 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 68MPH gust reported from 3SW Bantry NDAWN at 10m.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Denbigh, ND
65 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated winds of 60 to 70 mph as gust front moved into Velva.
NWS Wind Report Location: Velva, ND
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 59MPH gust recorded at 3M at 3S Genoa NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Sawyer, ND
72 mph
Jun 8, 2026
3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1AN 2 WNW Balfour.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Balfour, ND
78 mph
Jul 28, 2025
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT wind sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Balfour, ND
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
10:22 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image shared via social media of damage to the roof of a metal shop 5 north of Balfour.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Balfour, ND
72 mph
Jul 28, 2025
10:18 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN mesonet site 2 N Karlsruhe.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Karlsruhe, ND
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media reports of large grain bins being damaged and one completely knocked down in Voltaire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Voltaire, ND
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
10:05 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media shared photos a viewer sent in of wind damage in Velva. The damage was caused by a metal out building blowing into a multi family home causing damage to the roof of the home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Velva, ND
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McHenry County Sheriffs office and other trained weather spotters report and sent photos of two large grain silos knocked over with other close by grain silos damaged from strong thunderstorm winds. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Voltaire, ND
60 mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported estimated 60 mph gusts. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Simcoe, ND
80 mph
Jul 16, 2024
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds combined with ping pong ball size hail to cause extensive crop and house damage in the area. The house at this location lost some windows along with other damage. A vehicle was also damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Drake, 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 McHenry County

30 reports
UNK category
Sep 15, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Granville, ND
UNK category
Sep 14, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reports rain wrapped tornado continues. Location estimated based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Karlsruhe, ND
UNK category
Sep 14, 2025
11:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reports a brief tornado 4 miles west of Balfour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Balfour, ND
UNK category
Aug 24, 2023
7:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Short lived landspout tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNW Ruso, ND
UNK category
Aug 24, 2023
7:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Short lived landspout tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Voltaire, ND
EF0 category
Jul 21, 2013
4:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An aircraft pilot with the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board reported seeing a tornado, seeing evidence that it was in contact with the ground, in rural McHenry County. Doppler radar was used to narrow the more exact location. Follow up with emergency management indicated there were no reports of damage and so the tornado was rated EF0. Prior to touchdown a funnel cloud was observed for several minutes. See the funnel cloud entry for this same day in McHenry County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNW Granville, ND
EF0 category
Jun 25, 2013
3:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of a weak tornado touchdown in far southeastern McHenry County were received. There was no damage and so the tornado was rated EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Velva, ND
EF0 category
Jul 26, 2010
7:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown occurred at a farmstead near Balfour. The tornado destroyed an outbuilding and did no other damage. The damage was consistent with EF0 tornado damage from the Enhanced Fujita Scale. From that it was determined that the wind speeds were around 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.58 W Balfour, ND
EF0 category
Aug 11, 2008
3:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado remained in open field and impacted no structures. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Balfour, ND
EF0 category
Aug 11, 2008
3:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported this brief touchdown of a tornado. There were no reports of damage as this tornado remained in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Karlsruhe, ND
EF0 category
Aug 11, 2008
3:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The public reported this tornado as being briefly on the ground. There was no damage and no reports of structures being impacted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.5 E Voltaire, ND
EF1 category
Jun 22, 2007
6:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damage path was 1/2 mile from the intersection of 7th Avenue North and 74th Street North, 6 mile south of Upham, toward the southeast. The damage width was 250 yards. Damage was mainly to trees and outbuildings on one farm property, and corresponded to an EF1 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. From this rating, wind speeds were determined to be on the order of 100 mph. Some specific damage included 3 to 4 foot diameter trees uprooted, roof torn off of chicken coop, and a large barn kinked on its foundation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Upham, ND
F0 category
Jun 6, 2004
7:56 PM CST
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Balfour, ND
F1 category
Jun 23, 2002
7:34 PM CST
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several tree's uprooted and shingles blown off roof several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Velva, ND
F0 category
Jun 11, 2000
5:11 PM CST
Tornado report for McHenry County, ND
McHenry County · 2,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado originated in Ward county. No damage reported as tornado remained in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Norwich, 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

McHenry County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,264
Households2,265
Housing units2,832
Income
Median household income$80,614
$100k+ households44.2%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,294
Attached single-family22
Small multifamily139
Large multifamily83
Mobile homes288
Housing mix
Single-family share81%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share10.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,819
Renter-occupied446
Vacant units567
Home value & age
Median home value$143,200
Owner homes $300k+17.8%
Owner homes $500k+6.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1965
Older-home share72.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,158
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 201 hail, 96 wind, and 40 tornado reports in McHenry County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in McHenry County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in McHenry County is 4.00″. It was reported near Voltaire, ND on June 6, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in McHenry 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 McHenry County address?

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