McLean County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026
McLean County, North Dakota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 153 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 30 hail reports with hail up to 2.25" and 121 high-wind reports with gusts up to 98 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.
McLean County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across McLean County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in McLean 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
4 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Measured wind gust from private weather station. (BIS)”
“At 500 PM CDT /400 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from near Beulah Bay Recreation Area to over Turtle Lake, or extending from 13 miles north of Beulah to 28 miles east of Garrison, moving east at 15 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.”
- Wind 66 mph 1 W Garrison SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 SW Turtle Lake SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Underwood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Coleharbor SPC verified report
Friday, July 24, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 65 mph
“ND DOT Station Washburn US-83. Time estimated by radar... reported by station at 4:30 PM CDT. (BIS)”
“Picture of hailstone sent from Washburn... a little larger than a quarter sent via slack. (BIS)”
- Wind 65 mph 1 NNW Washburn SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Washburn SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Washburn SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25", wind gusts up to 77 mph
“Measured wind gust at US Air Force weather station. (BIS)”
“US Air Force Observer reported half dollar size hail near Max. Hail fell for around 12 minutes. Also reports torrential rainfall. (BIS)”
- Hail 2.25" Max SPC verified report
- Wind 77 mph 2 S Max SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 5 SSW Max SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 1 W Garrison SPC verified report
Sunday, June 28, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1106 PM CDT, an area of strong thunderstorms was located from 11 miles north of Hazen Bay Recreation Area to 8 miles northwest of Benedict, or from 12 miles west of Garrison to 21 miles south of Minot, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 1106 PM CDT, an area of strong thunderstorms was located from 11 miles north of Hazen Bay Recreation Area to 8 miles northwest of Benedict, or from 12 miles west of Garrison to 21 miles south of Minot, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.88" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 61 mph, 1 tornado report
“Multiple photos received of a tornado. Time and location estimated based on radar. (BIS)”
“61 MPH wind gust at 10M measured at the Turtle Lake 4N NDAWN. (BIS)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 ESE Riverdale SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 3 NNW Turtle Lake SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Riverdale SPC verified report
Monday, June 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles south of Parshall, or 32 miles west of Garrison, moving south at 40 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...”
“At 624 PM CDT /524 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Beulah Bay Recreation Area, or 19 miles north of Beulah, moving southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.88" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“Measured wind gust on private weather station. (BIS)”
- Wind 75 mph 3 SSE Garrison SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph 3 SSW Raub SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 1 S Max SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 5 NNW Emmet SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 98 mph
“98MPH gust at 10M... NDAWN 13NW Garrison. (BIS)”
“Relayed through social media. Large cottonwood tree blown down over roadway. (BIS)”
- Wind 98 mph 5 NNW Emmet SPC verified report
- Wind 84 mph White Shield SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 10 NE Coleharbor SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 1 NNW Washburn SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 4 SSW Riverdale SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Emmet SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“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 McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beulah Bay Recreation Area, or 15 miles north of Beulah, moving north 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
26 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern McLean, Sheridan, Wells, Western McLean, and Foster Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may return areas of blowing dust and reduced visibility on Friday.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Eastern McLean, Sheridan, Wells, Western McLean, and Foster Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may return areas of blowing dust and reduced visibility on Friday.”
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- + 14 more events this day — full detail in the app
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...Portions of north central, south central, and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 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.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, south central, and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 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.”
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 24, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“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 McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
14 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...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.”
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- + 2 more events this day — full detail in the app
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A cluster of strong thunderstorms over south central North Dakota will produce wind gusts up to 55 mph. The gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and central North Dakota. WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean 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 McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Much of central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Much of central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph McLean 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...Much of central North Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Thursday to 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday. 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...Much of central North Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Thursday to 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday. 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 McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph McLean 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...Much of central North Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central North Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph McLean 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 McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph McLean 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 McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph McLean 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 McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. WHERE...Parts of northwest and central North Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. WHERE...Parts of northwest and central North Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.”
- Wind 60 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph McLean County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in McLean County, ND?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 153 severe weather events in McLean 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 McLean County recently?
Yes — 30 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.25" 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 McLean 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.