Clay County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Clay County, Minnesota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 84 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 4 hail reports with hail up to 3" and 79 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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.
Clay County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Clay County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Clay County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
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" Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 307 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Borup, or 27 miles northeast of Fargo, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ada, Twin Valley, Felton, Borup, and Syre.”
- Hail 0.75" Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east to northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. WHERE...East Becker, West Becker, Clay, East Otter Tail, and West Otter Tail Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east to northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. WHERE...East Becker, West Becker, Clay, East Otter Tail, and West Otter Tail Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 61 mph 2 NE Sabin SPC verified report
Sunday, June 28, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3", 1 tornado report
“Delayed: estimated location of a brief tornado. (FGF)”
“Trees down (estimated 20 feet in height). (FGF)”
- Tornado Tornado 6 NW Hawley SPC verified report
- Hail 3" 2 SSW Moorhead SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Ulen SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South 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...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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 Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph 3 SSE Dilworth 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 Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
12 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for coarse particle pollution from blowing dust. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. WHERE...West central and northwest Minnesota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects.”
“...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 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6 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 Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4 NWS warnings — 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.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north 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 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.”
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay 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 Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay 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 Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Northwest winds still gusting 30 to 50 mph early this morning will continue to gradually decrease through the day.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass and Richland Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80 mph. WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and Steele Counties. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and Steele Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 80 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 27, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drifting and blowing snow may lead to icy spots north of US Highway 2.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. WHEN...From 2 AM to noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, January 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.”
“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to half inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Clay County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 84 severe weather events in Clay County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Clay County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Clay County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.