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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Pierce County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Pierce County, ND from June 15, 1973 through July 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
88
Wind Reports
68
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pierce County, ND · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Pierce County

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jul 9, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most hail was quarters to golf balls... a few were tennis ball.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Silva, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 9, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Silva, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Orrin, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted for about 15 minutes from 10:15pm to 10:30pm. Late report. Callback.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Orrin, ND
1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2023
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail for about 20 mins. Started as pea size and increased to half Dollar size. approximately 6:50pm to 7:10pm Estimated wind gusts to 55 mph. Heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Selz, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2023
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from 1847 to 1853L.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Nanson, ND
1.50″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. STRONG WIND AS WELL BUT NO DAMAGE VISIBLE THIS MORNING. DURATION WAS 5 APPROXIMATELY MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Selz, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2020
11:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Orrin, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2020
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE REPORT FROM MONDAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wolford, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2019
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 80 MPH WINDS ALSO ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Berwick, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2018
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA-SIZED BUT A FEW QUARTER SIZE HAIL STONES. HEAVY RAIN TOTAL WAS 0.66 INCHES IN JUST A FEW MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wolford, ND
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2018
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL. PUBLIC REPORT RELAYED BY LOCAL RADIO STATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Nanson, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2017
3:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW QUARTERS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Rugby, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2017
7:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATE FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Selz, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2017
7:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATE FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4Nw Selz, 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 Pierce County

30 reports
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63 mph
Jun 30, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rugby AWOS Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Rugby, ND
60 mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT wind sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Rugby, ND
72 mph
Jul 16, 2024
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from Sunday night storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NNE Selz, ND
65 mph
Jul 13, 2024
11:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rugby NDAWN station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Rugby, ND
65 mph
Jun 21, 2023
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 327269 3 WSW Rugby (NDAWN).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Rugby, ND
65 mph
Jun 21, 2023
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS private weather instrument observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Berwick, ND
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2023
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highest wind lasted about 10 minutes. Extensive damage included: 5 empty anchored down hopper style grain bins blown over... trailer rolled through the yard... gazebo destroyed... pool fence blown down and tall cottonwood trees snapped. Farm had wind meter that recorded 110 mph 823 pm to 824 pm. Damage 1/4 mile west of this 6 N Balta location included trees uprooted. 2 miles west of Balta and 1 mile south... near Davis Lake... had evergreen trees... around a home... sheared off at roof level. Damage continued through Rugby with a lot of large tree branches broken off there... and a few trees snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Balta, ND
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2022
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED PHOTOS OF MULTIPLE TREES SNAPPED AT THE TRUNK INCLUDING A FREE STANDING GRAIN BIN KNOCKED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Barton, ND
60 mph
Jul 23, 2022
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. DIME SIZE HAIL AND SEVERE WIND GUSTS PRODUCED SOYBEAN CROP DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Selz, ND
68 mph
Jul 23, 2022
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM NDAWN SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Wolford, ND
68 mph
Jul 23, 2022
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM NDAWN SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Wolford, ND
58 mph
Jul 23, 2022
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. ND DOT SITE RUGBY US-2 MP 207.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Rugby, ND
60 mph
Jul 11, 2022
10:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN STATION WOLFORD 4E. 10 METER MEASURED WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Wolford, ND
62 mph
Jul 11, 2022
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDDOT REPORTING SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Rugby, ND
58 mph
Jun 6, 2021
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KRUG RUGBY AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Rugby, 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 Pierce County

16 reports
UNK category
Jul 17, 2026
1:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Multiple photos of a thin tornado. Report relayed via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Wolford, ND
EF1 category
Jul 20, 2011
5:50 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down five miles south of Rugby on the leading edge of a linear severe thunderstorm. This tornado was within a larger area of straight line thunderstorm winds which also caused damage. Several buildings sustained damage or were destroyed by this tornado, along with trees, and three power poles were snapped along North Dakota Highway 3 where the tornado crossed. A semi truck was picked up along Highway 3 and thrown into the ditch. There were no injuries or deaths reported with this tornado. The tornado damage corresponded to EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. From that it was determined that wind speeds with this tornado were on the order of 100 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.92 S Rugby, ND
F0 category
Jul 10, 2005
7:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in open country. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Selz, ND
F1 category
Jun 19, 2005
3:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down 8 miles south of Silva near Long Lake. It moved east-northeast and crossed into Benson County, Grand Forks NWS County Warning Area. Damage to high voltage transmission lines partly due to the tornado and partly due to 110 mph estimated wind gusts listed as a seperate entry.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Silva, ND
F1 category
May 19, 2004
3:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed a barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Barton, ND
F0 category
Jun 20, 2001
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Orrin, ND
F1 category
Jul 4, 2000
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Barns and half of the farm house destroyed. Uprooted trees and up to 20 hay bales moved a half mile away.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 21 SE Rugby, ND
F0 category
May 17, 1998
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by North Dakota Highway Patrol.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Rugby, ND
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: brief tornado touchdown 3 nw Barton
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Barton, ND
F1 category
Jun 6, 1989
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Jul 4, 1978
10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
May 25, 1978
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jun 25, 1977
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F1 category
Jun 11, 1976
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F2 category
Aug 21, 1973
4:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Pierce County, ND
Pierce County · 1,710 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

Pierce County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,961
Households1,840
Housing units2,077
Income
Median household income$63,214
$100k+ households40.4%
$150k+ households16.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,710
Attached single-family38
Small multifamily183
Large multifamily44
Mobile homes102
Housing mix
Single-family share82.3%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share10.9%
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,452
Renter-occupied388
Vacant units237
Home value & age
Median home value$143,400
Owner homes $300k+9.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1971
Older-home share73.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,802
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 88 hail, 68 wind, and 16 tornado reports in Pierce County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pierce County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Pierce County is 3.00″. It was reported near Wolford, ND on June 26, 1986.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pierce 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 Pierce County address?

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