Barnes County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Barnes County, North Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 4 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 53 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 49 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Barnes County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Barnes County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Barnes County
See address-level storm exposure — verified hail and wind reports plus official warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days. Free account, takes under a minute.
Check an address 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
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 122 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spiritwood moving east at 30 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... Valley City, Sanborn, Rogers, Eckelson, Urbana, and Bald Hill Dam.”
“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 0.75" Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2.5"
- Hail 2.5" 2 N Litchville SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 133 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eckelson, or 15 miles west of Valley City, moving east at 40 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Wind very strong and estimated around 60 mph - at least strong enough to knock down a few larger tree branches. Lots of lightning... has never seen lightning last as lo (FGF)”
- Wind 58 mph 8 NNW Hastings SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Leal SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several Large Branches Down - Branches are about the size of a baseball bat in diameter. (FGF)”
- Wind Unknown Wimbledon 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 Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes 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 Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5 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 Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages may result.”
“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 Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 11, 2026
12 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.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Barnes 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 Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A cluster of showers and isolated thunderstorms will produce wind gusts up to 55 mph at times. The gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Barnes 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. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80 mph. WHERE...Eddy, Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, and Sargent Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Eddy, Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, and Sargent Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout conditions, especially in open country.”
- Wind 80 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 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 Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Barnes 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 Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes 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 Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Barnes County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Barnes County, ND?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 53 severe weather events in Barnes 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 Barnes County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" 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 Barnes 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.