Golden Valley County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 16, 2026
Has it hailed in Golden Valley County, North Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 13 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 93 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 80 high-wind reports with gusts up to 86 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.
Golden Valley County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Golden Valley County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Golden Valley 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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 155 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Beach to 16 miles west of Mud Buttes, or extending from near Beach to 36 miles southwest of Bowman, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“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.”
- Hail 0.5" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1105 PM MDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of Beach, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of Northern Golden Valley County.”
“At 115 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Trotters, or 24 miles north of Beach, moving east at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Trotters.”
- Hail 0.88" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Public report relayed by broadcast media. Half dollar size hail estimated. (BIS)”
- Hail 1.25" 12 N Beach SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 417 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles northwest of Marmarth, or 31 miles south of Beach, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 550 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles east of Trotters to 8 miles southwest of Amidon, or extending from 28 miles northeast of Beach to 18 miles north of Bowman, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.75" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 86 mph
“86 MPH gust at 10M measured at 4NE Mosher NDAWN. (BIS)”
- Wind 86 mph 10 SE Trotters SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 6 W Medora SPC verified report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2.75"
“Very large hail reported southeast of Sentinel Butte. Largest stones were tennis ball to baseball size. (BIS)”
- Hail 2.75" 10 SW Medora SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 903 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles south of Marmarth, or 31 miles west of Bowman, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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...”
“At 1022 PM CDT /922 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Sentinel Butte, or 17 miles northeast of Beach, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
13 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, widespread blowing dust with visibility down to half of a mile. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Billings, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope, and Stark Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Friday.”
“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, widespread blowing dust with visibility down to half of a mile. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Billings, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope, and Stark Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM MDT Friday.”
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 943 PM MDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms was located 16 miles northwest of Amidon, or 29 miles southeast of Beach, moving northeast at 35 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...”
“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...”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Golden Valley, Billings, Stark, Slope, Hettinger, Bowman, and Adams Counties. WHEN...Until 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.”
“...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.”
- Wind 80 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.”
“WHAT...West winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow and blowing snow may reduce visibility at times.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow and blowing snow may reduce visibility at times.”
“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Golden Valley, Slope, Bowman, and Adams Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Golden Valley, Slope, Bowman, and Adams Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM MST this evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Golden Valley County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Golden Valley County, ND?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 93 severe weather events in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County recently?
Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" 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 Golden Valley 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.