Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Springfield, IL • Mattoon, IL      ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Champaign, IL • Peoria, IL      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in McLean County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across McLean County, ND from July 12, 1955 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 58540 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
280
Wind Reports
230
Tornado Reports
52
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  McLean County, ND · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in McLean County

30 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.75″ hail
Sep 7, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo relayed from broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Ssw Ruso, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
4:34 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fort Stevenson State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Garrison, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 24, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of hailstone sent from Washburn_ a little larger than a quarter sent via slack.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washburn, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters began at 425 pm and lasted about 5 minutes. A brief period of winds to 55 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Se Washburn, ND
2.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed through broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Max, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: US Air Force Observer reported half dollar size hail near Max. Hail fell for around 12 minutes. Also reports torrential rainfall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Max, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
1:54 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch (quarter sized) hail reported in Riverdale.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riverdale, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Strawberry Lake, ND
1.86″ hail
Jul 2, 2025
1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from ICECHIP research project. Largest 47 mm... most 20 to 35 mm. Noted from left mover.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Strawberry Lake, ND
2.40″ hail
Jul 2, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from ICECHIP research project. Time estimated from radar and hail measured a few minutes after it fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Benedict, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2025
1:21 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Max, ND
2.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cocorahs daily report notes included mention of hail up to 2 inches. Station Max 6.4 SE. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Benedict, ND
2.50″ hail
Jul 2, 2025
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail... mostly golf ball sized but some to tennis ball sized... began at 7:19 PM and lasted until 7:34 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Douglas, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2024
6:30 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Krueger Lake, ND
1.50″ hail
Aug 29, 2024
6:05 AM UTC
Hail report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos relayed through broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Turtle Lake, ND
Showing 15 of 30
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 McLean County

30 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported large tree branch snapped off of tree due to strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Underwood, ND
60 mph
Jul 29, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust from private weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Turtle Lake, ND
58 mph
Jul 29, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 328849 3 NNW Turtle Lake (NDAWN).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Turtle Lake, ND
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of a camper rolled onto its side relayed through broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coleharbor, ND
66 mph
Jul 29, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KN60 Garrison.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Garrison, ND
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Additional damage reports from the Washburn area. Roof damage occurred at multiple businesses and the ambulance bay. Significant corn crop damage was reported at a farm in
NWS Wind Report Location: Washburn, ND
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reports widespread damage in Washburn. Damage includes multiple trees down_ some uprooted with enough force to lift concrete. Extensive roof damage was also reported. Roof damage
NWS Wind Report Location: Washburn, ND
65 mph
Jul 24, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ND DOT Station Washburn US-83. Time estimated by radar_ reported by station at 4:30 PM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Washburn, ND
77 mph
Jun 29, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust at US Air Force weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Max, ND
62 mph
Jun 29, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KN60 Garrison.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Garrison, ND
61 mph
Jun 29, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 MPH wind gust at 10M measured at the Turtle Lake 4N NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Turtle Lake, ND
62 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1DN 1 S Max.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Max, ND
60 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM called and report sheets of rain and Pea size hail and 60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrison, ND
75 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Garrison, ND
58 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 58MPH Gust 13NW Garrison NDAWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Emmet, ND
Showing 15 of 30
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 McLean County

30 reports
UNK category
Sep 7, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of a cone tornado that lasted less than a minute. Storm was still rapidly rotating after tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Strawberry Lake, ND
UNK category
Jun 29, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple photos received of a tornado. Time and location estimated based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Riverdale, ND
UNK category
Sep 14, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NNE Butte. Storm chaser report tornado near Butte. Tornado started around 606 PM CDT southwest of Butte.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Butte, ND
UNK category
Sep 14, 2025
10:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reports large wedge tornado in progress.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Krueger Lake, ND
UNK category
Sep 14, 2025
10:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser report of a tornado. Radar also showing debris signature about 9 to 10 minutes prior.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Mercer, ND
UNK category
Jun 26, 2025
2:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media report and video of a QLCS tornado east of Painted Woods Golf Course. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Cross Ranch State, ND
UNK category
Aug 15, 2022
10:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF ANOTHER TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Strawberry Lake, ND
UNK category
Aug 15, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHDOWN AND THEN LIFTED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Strawberry Lake, ND
UNK category
Aug 15, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT FROM MONDAY AUGUST 15. THIRD OF THREE TORNADOES IN THIS AREA. THIS THIRD TORNADO STARTED WHILE THE SECOND ONE WAS ONGOING. THE TWO TORNADOES WERE ONGOING TOGETHER FOR 5 MINUTES (530 PM TO 535 PM). TORNADO MOVED SOUTH AND ENDED 8 MILES SOUTH OF RUSO AT 550 PM. 6 MILES SOUTH OF RUSO THREE SMALL WOODEN GRANARIES WERE DESTROYED... FARM EQUIPMENT WAS DAMAGED INCLUDING THE FLIPPING OF A LARGE SEED CART ATTACHED TO AN AIR SEEDER... TOSSED HAY BALES AND FLIPPED ANHYDROUS TANKS. DAMAGE RATING EF-2 WITH WINDS FROM THAT ESTIMATED AT ABOUT 120 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Ruso, ND
UNK category
Aug 15, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF A TORNADO TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Ruso, ND
UNK category
Aug 15, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT FROM MONDAY AUGUST 15. SECOND OF THREE TORNADOES IN THIS AREA. TORNADO MOVED SOUTH AND ENDED 4 MILES SOUTH OF RUSO AT 535 PM. HARDWOOD TREES SNAPPED AND ANIMAL SHELTER DESTROYED SOON AFTER IT DEVELOPED. DAMAGE RATING EF-1 WITH WINDS FROM THAT ESTIMATED AT ABOUT 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Ruso, ND
UNK category
Aug 15, 2022
10:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT FROM MONDAY AUGUST 15. LASTED ONE MINUTE UNTIL 509 PM. NO STRUCTURES IMPACTED SO RATED EFU (EF UNKNOWN) BY NWS POLICY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Ruso, ND
UNK category
Jul 20, 2020
8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT. PICTURE RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER. TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN BRIEFLY IN A FIELD NORTHWEST OF WHITE SHIELD. NO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW White Shield, ND
UNK category
Aug 13, 2019
12:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Douglas, ND
EF0 category
Jul 8, 2011
5:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McLean County, ND
McLean County · 4,726 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down near Underwood but did not impact any structures. No damage was reported with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.46 NNW Underwood, ND
Showing 15 of 30
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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in McLean County on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in McLean County

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

McLean County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,807
Households4,261
Housing units5,794
Income
Median household income$81,847
$100k+ households48.3%
$150k+ households22.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,726
Attached single-family116
Small multifamily313
Large multifamily133
Mobile homes506
Housing mix
Single-family share81.6%
Attached-home share2%
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share8.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,555
Renter-occupied706
Vacant units1,533
Home value & age
Median home value$233,100
Owner homes $300k+30.0%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1975
Older-home share61.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,104
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in McLean County

Get a Remote Hail Inspection

Not sure if hail may have affected your home in McLean County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 280 hail, 230 wind, and 52 tornado reports in McLean County, 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 McLean County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in McLean County is 4.50″. It was reported near White Shield, ND on August 6, 1982.

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

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

I am selling a home in McLean 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 McLean County address?

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

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.