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Dunn 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 Dunn County, North Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 22 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 100 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 78 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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.

Map of Dunn County, North Dakota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Dunn County, North Dakota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Dunn County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Dunn County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

100
Events (12 mo)
22
Hail
78
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 1, 2026 hail event near 9 SSW Oakdale, Dunn County, North Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 1, 2026 hail event (1.5") near 9 SSW Oakdale. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Dunn County

Current NEXRAD radar over Dunn County, North Dakota with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Dunn County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 5 storm days · 19 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 5 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 70 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 244 PM CDT /144 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles south of Grassy Butte to 8 miles northeast of Rhame, or extending from 34 miles south of Watford City to 13 miles northwest of Bowman, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 815 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit, or 21 miles southeast of Watford City, moving east at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Dunn County, North Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Little Missouri State Park reports winds estimated at 60 mph and a lot of small hail covering the ground. Time estimated based on radar. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 9 NE Oakdale

“Reports quarter size hail... strong winds with small tree branches down. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 6 NE Oakdale

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Dunn County, North Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Delayed social media report. Video of small hail covering grass... a few hail stones are the size of a ping pong ball. Time based on radar. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 9 SSW Oakdale

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 730 PM CDT /630 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Grassy Butte to 11 miles north of South Heart, or extending from 27 miles south of Watford City to 15 miles northwest of Dickinson, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Friday, June 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 80 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 26, 2026 storm activity in Dunn County, North Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“80 MPH gust at 10M recorded at Manning 4SW NDAWN. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 4 SW Manning

“Report from private weather station. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 7 S Manning

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Dunn County, North Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“62MPH at 10m at 5N Halliday NDAWN. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 5 N Halliday

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 7, 2026 storm activity in Dunn County, North Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1235 AM CDT /1135 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers and thunderstorms extending from 15 miles west of Grassy Butte to 12 miles south of South Heart, or extending from 35 miles south of Watford City to 14 miles southwest of Dickinson, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 71 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Dunn County, North Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“10 meter measured wind gust at NDAWN station 4 N Halliday. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 5 N Halliday

“3 meter measured wind gust at NDAWN station 2 NNE Hirschville. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNE Hirschville

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Dunn County, North Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1137 AM CDT /1037 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 7 miles north of Gladstone, or 12 miles northeast of Dickinson, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Dickinson, Gladstone, Taylor, Marshall and Hirschville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“At 1003 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Gladstone, or 7 miles northeast of Dickinson, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Dickinson, Marshall, and Hirschville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Dunn County, North Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1118 PM CDT/1018 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms across western North Dakota, moving northeast at around 45 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Friday, May 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southeast winds to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Friday, May 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may bring patchy blowing dust and reduced visibility today.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

13 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility frequently under a mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility frequently under a mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of southwest North Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph before the cold front rolls through. Then switching to westerly winds.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Friday, April 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Much of western and north central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds, combined with scattered snow showers could produce on and off brief periods of low visibilities this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West-northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. WHERE...Western and central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. WHERE...Most of western North Dakota. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Much of western North Dakota. WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Much of western North Dakota. WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1020 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 7 miles north of South Heart, or 12 miles northwest of Dickinson, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and Central North Dakota WHEN...From 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, south central, southeast, and southwest North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“...RED FLAG WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon through early this evening across portions of western North Dakota. Expect minimum relative humidity as low as 20 percent mid to late this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Divide, Williams, McKenzie, and Dunn Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Sunday, March 8, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and portions of central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and portions of central North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Sunday, January 18, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Saturday, January 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and occasional reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dunn County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Dunn County, ND?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 100 severe weather events in Dunn 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 Dunn County recently?

Yes — 22 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 Dunn County?

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