Pennington County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Pennington County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 4 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 31 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 27 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.
Pennington County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Pennington County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Pennington 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.
Monday, August 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 331 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Dakota Junction, or near Thief River Falls, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Thief River Falls, Goodridge, Holt, Gatzke, Rosewood, Mavie, and Carpenters Corner.”
“At 252 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Rosewood, or 9 miles northwest of Thief River Falls, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Thief River Falls, Viking, Holt, Rosewood, Carpenters Corner, and Dakota Junction.”
- Hail 0.88" Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 23, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Picture from public passed on from broadcast media. (FGF)”
“Several rounds of thunderstorms with 2.30 inches of rain total. Winds estimated to gust at 60mph with several branches down in the yard. (FGF)”
- Hail 2" Goodridge SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 8 ENE Roland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Thief River Falls 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 Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
8 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 Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington 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 Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1035 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over northwestern Red Lake Nation, or 32 miles east of Thief River Falls, moving east at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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" Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 27, 2026
4 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 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington 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 Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Pennington 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 Pennington County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pennington County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 31 severe weather events in Pennington 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 Pennington County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" 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 Pennington 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.