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McKenzie County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

McKenzie County, North Dakota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 114 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 27 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 86 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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.

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

McKenzie County hail map

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

114
Events (12 mo)
27
Hail
86
Wind
1
Tornado
2"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
Sep 14, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 6, 2026 tornado event near 8 SSW Arnegard, McKenzie County, North Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 6, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 8 SSW Arnegard. 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.

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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

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Much of western into parts of north central North Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Much of western into parts of north central North Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. 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 · McKenzie County

Sunday, September 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...Portions of western North Dakota. WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ Monday Night. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota. WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ Monday Night. IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Monday, September 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, September 7, 2026 storm activity in McKenzie 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.

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota. WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota. WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 6, 2026 storm activity in McKenzie 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.

“Storm chaser reported brief touchdown. Radar estimated location. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 8 SSW Arnegard

“Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 7 S Watford City

Thursday, September 3, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 3, 2026 storm activity in McKenzie 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 402 AM CDT /302 AM MDT/, strong thunderstorms were located over Williston, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“At 201 AM CDT /101 AM MDT/, strong thunderstorms were located from 6 miles southeast of Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit to 15 miles northwest of Killdeer, or from 18 miles south of Watford City to 25 miles southeast of Watford City, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 mph and nickel size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Monday, August 31, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest and north central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“WHAT...West winds to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Northwest and north central 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 · McKenzie County

Sunday, August 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 30, 2026 storm activity in McKenzie 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 406 AM CDT /306 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Watford City, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“At 403 AM CDT /303 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Alexander, or 15 miles south of Williston, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Monday, August 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 348 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wildrose to 6 miles south of Tioga to 15 miles west of Four Bears Village. Movement was east at 25 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 · McKenzie County

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 · McKenzie County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in McKenzie 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 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 · McKenzie County

“At 734 AM CDT /634 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms centered over Arnegard, or 5 miles west of Watford City, moving east at 40 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 335 AM CDT /235 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Ross, or 19 miles southwest of Stanley, moving northeast at 55 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1024 PM CDT /924 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles north of Alkabo to 13 miles south of Golva, or extending from 28 miles west of Crosby to 25 miles south of Beach, moving east at 25 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Public report relayed by broadcast media. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 10 NNE Skaar

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 · McKenzie County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph

“Mesonet station 321480 6 NNW Charbonneau (NDAWN). (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 6 NNW Charbonneau

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1247 AM CDT /1147 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Ray, or 23 miles east of Williston, 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 7, 2026 storm activity in McKenzie 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.

“Relayed through social media. Time estimated from radar. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · Arnegard

“Relayed from broadcast media. Time estimated from radar. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 5 N Alexander

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5"

“Thunderstorms have rapidly developed in northeast Montana, and are moving northeast at 50 mph. They are expected to cross the North Dakota and Montana state line around 1030 PM CDT. The storms are expected to then continue across northwest North Dakota, and some of them will be severe.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Monday, June 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in McKenzie 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 · McKenzie County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

17 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in McKenzie 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 838 PM CDT, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms were producing strong wind gusts across northern McKenzie, Williams, and Divide Counties. 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 · McKenzie 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...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...East winds around 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie County

“WHAT...East winds around 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie 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 · McKenzie County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 14, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 114 severe weather events in McKenzie 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 McKenzie County recently?

Yes — 27 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.

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