Norman County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Norman County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 40 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 37 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 7, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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.
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 334 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms in Traill county about 5 miles north of Hillsboro, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Norman County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Time estimated via radar. Smaller than golf ball size hail based on picture... so size estimated. (FGF)”
- Hail 1.5" Gary SPC verified report
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" Norman County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several large branches down along the roads. (FGF)”
- Wind Unknown Hendrum 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
10 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Norman 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Norman 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 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, Norman and West Becker Counties. In North Dakota, Traill County. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman and West Becker Counties. In North Dakota, Traill County. 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Norman 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Norman 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 Norman County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Norman County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 7, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 40 severe weather events in Norman 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 Norman County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
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