Cass County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Cass County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 8 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 43 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 35 high-wind reports with gusts up to 61 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Cass County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 215 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oriska, or 12 miles east of Valley City, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Cass County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“A few quarter size hail stones. Many dime to nickel. No strong wind but a lot of lightning. (DLH)”
- Hail 1" 1 N Oshawa SPC verified report
Thursday, July 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“2 inch hail for about a minute. Pea to marble for several minutes before and after. (DLH)”
“Trees down at Stony Point Resort with one possibly on a camper. Time estimated from radar. (DLH)”
- Hail 2" 2 S Cass Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Cass Lake SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Trained spotter reports an 10-12 inch diameter oak trees down on Baby Lake east of Hackensack. Time estimated based on radar. (DLH)”
“Report of a tree down. Time estimated based on radar imagery. (DLH)”
- Wind Unknown 6 NNW Pontoria SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 S Walker SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report and photo of tree down. Uprooted tree at base of tree meeting roots. Large healthy tree that was at least 18 inch diameter if not more. Time estimated off radar (DLH)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Wilkinson SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Dispatch reports trees down road MN Hwy 6. Time estimated based on radar. (DLH)”
- Wind Unknown 6 SSE Days High Landing SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Photos were received of downed trees in Bena. Some trees were snapped and another was tipped pulling up the roots. Time estimated from radar. (DLH)”
“Tree broken off. Deck furniture and grill blown off deck. Report through CoCoRaHS. (DLH)”
- Wind 60 mph 3 N Federal Dam SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bena SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 W Bena SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Esterdy SPC verified report
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph Motley SPC verified report
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
“Trained spotter reported Pea size hail around 1528 CT then called back in to note Golf Ball size hail falling and being observed at 1531 CT. (DLH)”
- Hail 1.75" 3 E Motley SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 3 ESE Bena SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Photo of a few trees down. Observer also reported power outages in the area. (DLH)”
- Wind Unknown Bena SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Portion of sheet metal ripped off of roof. A tree was also reported to be knocked down. (DLH)”
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Casino SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...”
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...”
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Cass County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Cass County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 43 severe weather events in Cass County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Cass County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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