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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Wells County, ND

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Wells County, ND from August 14, 1957 through July 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
125
Wind Reports
68
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wells County, ND · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Wells County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bremen, ND
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Wellsburg, ND
2.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Relayed to NWS by broadcast media partner.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Harvey, ND
2.50″ hail
Jul 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Heimdal... changing it to Wellsburg. Public report relayed by broadcast media. Hailstones measured by ruler to be 2.5 inches. Radar approximated time of 7 PM CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wellsburg, ND
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
3:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Brief period of nickel to quarter sized hail followed by a brief period of heavy rain. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fessenden, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2025
3:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of hail to the size of a quarter and very strong winds in Bowdon. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowdon, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2025
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea... marble... and some golf ball size hail. Video relayed via broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bremen, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
3:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed through local broadcast media partner. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bremen, ND
1.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2025
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed through broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bowdon, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 29, 2024
5:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported on Facebook in Harvey.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harvey, ND
1.00″ hail
Aug 29, 2024
5:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter and Nickel size hail in Harvey.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harvey, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Fessenden, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Harvey, ND
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Harvey, ND
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE REPORT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. PHOTO SHOWS HAIL THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. REPORT WAS BETWEEN GOODRICH AND HURDSFIELD. LOCATION ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. POST BY CENTRAL DAKOTAS SEVERE WX CHASING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Hurdsfield, 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 Wells County

30 reports
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58 mph
Jul 30, 2026
12:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hurdsfield NW NDAWN reported wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hurdsfield, ND
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A lot of flat crop right at Sykeston. Town has a lot of trees down and power is out. Multiple power poles are down along Highway 52/200. Information relayed to NWS by broadcast media partner and time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sykeston, ND
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many downed large tree branches in Cathay. Relayed to NWS by ND Watch Center. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cathay, ND
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches along with one tree are down. Two power lines are also down. Also was street flooding. Relayed to NWS by ND Watch Center. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fessenden, ND
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of 1NW of Fessenden of estimated 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Fessenden, ND
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm chasers reported 60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Harvey, ND
61 mph
Jun 10, 2026
2:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K5H4 Harvey ND AWOS. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Harvey, ND
61 mph
May 14, 2026
10:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NDAWN 10 meter peak wind gust measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hurdsfield, ND
63 mph
Jul 28, 2025
10:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K5H4 Harvey ND AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Harvey, ND
58 mph
Jul 26, 2025
6:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust from private weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Sykeston, ND
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2025
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in town. One evergreen uprooted with a couple of box elder maples snapped. Pea size hail with a few stones maybe a little bit larger.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bowdon, ND
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This is a delayed report from the night of June 20... 2025. Numerous trees near the house and in a nearby shelter belt uprooted or snapped. Small shed demolished. Roof partially torn off of a small horse shed. Pictures of the partially torn off roof... the demolished shed and uprooted and snapped trees were sent via social media. Strong winds lasted around 30 minutes... beginning around 11:30 PM. The person thought the strongest winds occurred while winds were already blowing strong and as they were mopping up water that was leaking into the house above a window... near the intersection of the wall and the ceiling.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Fessenden, ND
83 mph
Jun 24, 2025
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports wind gusts of 83 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sykeston, ND
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
3:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report and photos of damage to grain bins and missing roof shingles and paneling at nearby building. Neighbor weather station reported a gust of 83 mph. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Sykeston, ND
80 mph
Jun 21, 2025
4:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 meter measured gust NDAWN 1S Heaton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Heaton, 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 Wells County

24 reports
UNK category
Jul 17, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photos of a tornado relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSE Bremen, ND
UNK category
Jul 10, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on ground from 7:16 PM to 7:18 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Hamberg, ND
UNK category
Jul 4, 2024
5:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a photo of a brief landspout tornado taken from 5 miles south of Chaseley and 3 miles east of Silver Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Chaseley, ND
UNK category
Jun 24, 2022
8:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO 9 MILES SSW OF MANFRED. LASTED 3 MINUTES. MOVED NORTH NORTHEAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 N Chaseley, ND
UNK category
Jun 15, 2019
9:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO WAS REPORTED ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Cathay, ND
EF0 category
Jul 17, 2011
10:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the open country. There were no impacts to structures and so no reports of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.28 NNE Harvey Arpt, ND
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
6:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the open country. There were no reports of damage associated with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.38 S Bowdon, ND
EF0 category
Jul 16, 2011
6:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in the open country. There were no reports of damage associated with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.1 SSW Bowdon, ND
F0 category
Jun 6, 2004
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Harvey, ND
F0 category
Jul 4, 2000
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to trees and grain bins.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Fessenden, ND
F0 category
Jul 21, 1987
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jul 27, 1986
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Jun 15, 1986
2:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
Aug 21, 1985
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ND
F0 category
May 30, 1985
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Wells County, ND
Wells County · 1,771 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

Wells County, ND area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,942
Households1,808
Housing units2,250
Income
Median household income$61,346
$100k+ households31.0%
$150k+ households11.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,771
Attached single-family49
Small multifamily255
Large multifamily82
Mobile homes93
Housing mix
Single-family share78.7%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share15.0%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,329
Renter-occupied479
Vacant units442
Home value & age
Median home value$106,400
Owner homes $300k+8.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1962
Older-home share77.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,689
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 125 hail, 68 wind, and 24 tornado reports in Wells County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wells County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Wells County is 3.50″. It was reported near Harvey, ND on June 17, 2007.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wells 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 Wells County address?

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