Benson County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Benson County, North Dakota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 79 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 5 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 72 high-wind reports with gusts up to 64 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 14, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Benson County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Benson County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
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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, September 14, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, Barnes, Griggs, and Steele Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. 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...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, Barnes, Griggs, and Steele Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.”
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, September 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.”
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, September 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 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...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 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 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, September 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“Personal Weather Station measured wind gust. (FGF)”
- Wind 64 mph 7 SSW Crary SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 W Minnewaukan SPC verified report
Sunday, August 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh Counties. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.”
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 518 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Hamberg, or 22 miles east of Harvey, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... New Rockford, Camp Grafton, Lakewood Park, Fort Totten, Minnewaukan, Sheyenne, and Oberon.”
- Hail 0.88" Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 905 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Minnewaukan, or 15 miles west of Devils Lake, moving east at 15 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, Camp Grafton, Lakewood Park, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Penn, and Webster.”
“At 826 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Esmond to near Flora to Spirit Lake Nation. Movement was north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Maddock, Fort Totten, Minnewaukan, Oberon, Esmond, Harlow, and Brinsmade.”
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 16, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph, 2 tornado reports
“Tornado in progress 3.5 miles west of Maddock. (FGF)”
“Multiple reports of thin tornado in open field. (FGF)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 W Maddock SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 1 NW Knox SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 2 N Maddock SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S York SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Mostly peas... but a few dime to quarter sized hail stones. Very heavy rainfall. Hail lasted five minutes. Time estimated from radar. (FGF)”
- Hail 1.5" 1 NW Fillmore SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 12 S Esmond SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 62 mph
“NDDOT site measured a 62 mph wind gust 6.4 miles west of Churchs Ferry... ND. (FGF)”
“Delayed Report: Siding damage to multiple homes in Leeds and vehicle damage from hail. (FGF)”
- Wind 62 mph 6.4 W Churchs Ferry SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Leeds SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 NNW Baker SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph Baker SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 2 N Maddock SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Personal Weather station measurement. (FGF)”
- Wind 59 mph 5 SSW Baker SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with localized and sporadic gusts up to 60 mph under rain showers. WHERE...Benson County. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“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 60 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
11 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
“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 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson 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 Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson 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 Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson 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 Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 58 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.”
“At 1106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Southam to Harvey. Movement was north at 20 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... Devils Lake, Camp Grafton, Lakewood Park, Leeds, Maddock, Fort Totten, and Minnewaukan.”
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 58 mph 2 N Maddock SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson 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 Benson 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 Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson 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 Benson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Benson County, ND?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 14, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 79 severe weather events in Benson 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 Benson County recently?
Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Benson County?
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