Kittson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Kittson County, Minnesota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 43 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 2 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 40 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Kittson County
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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.
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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.
Monday, August 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 625 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bowesmont to near Big Woods. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Karlstad, Stephen, Argyle, Oslo, Lake Bronson, Kennedy, and Strandquist.”
- Hail 0.88" Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Measurement shared on social media. (FGF)”
- Hail 1" 6.5 SE Hallock SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“Brief tornado touchdown flipped over a trailer as it was pulling into service station. (FGF)”
- Tornado Tornado Lake Bronson SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 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, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
18 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.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may result in areas of blowing dust that may reduce visibility.”
- Wind 60 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- + 6 more events this day — full detail in the app
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 Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3 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 Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson 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 Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson 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 Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Southam to near Gardar to Leo. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Langdon, Park River, Cavalier, Walhalla, Hallock, Drayton, and Karlstad.”
“At 1000 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Spirit Lake Nation to near Oakwood. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, Hallock, Drayton, Camp Grafton, and Minto.”
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Very gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson and Roseau Counties. In North Dakota, Cavalier and Pembina Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Very gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Winds will turn northwest early this morning with brief gusts 40 to 50 mph. This will bring reduced visibilities in blowing snow. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.”
- Wind 50 mph Kittson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Kittson County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 43 severe weather events in Kittson County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Kittson County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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