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McLean County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 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 156 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 33 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 on Sep 29, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

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.

156
Events (12 mo)
33
Hail
121
Wind
2
Tornado
2.25"
Max hail
98
Max wind (mph)
Sep 29, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 7, 2026 tornado event near 6 S Strawberry Lake, McLean County, North Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 7, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 6 S Strawberry Lake. 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.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1247 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Turtle Lake, or 30 miles east of Garrison, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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... Turtle Lake, Mercer and New Johns Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

Monday, September 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1122 PM CDT /1022 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Beulah Bay Recreation Area, or 14 miles north of Beulah, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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 · McLean County

“At 1122 PM CDT /1022 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Beulah Bay Recreation Area, or 14 miles north of Beulah, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 30 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 · McLean County

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 · McLean 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 · McLean County

Sunday, September 13, 2026

4 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 · McLean 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...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

8 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 · McLean 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 · McLean County

Monday, September 7, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 7 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph, 1 tornado report

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

“Multiple reports of a cone tornado that lasted less than a minute. Storm was still rapidly rotating after tornado dissipated. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Strawberry Lake

“Photo relayed from broadcast media. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSW Ruso

Sunday, September 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"

“At 1102 AM CDT /1002 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles south of Hazen Bay Recreation Area, or 13 miles north of Beulah, moving northeast at 25 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 · McLean County

Thursday, September 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 3, 2026 storm activity in McLean 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 405 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located near Makoti, or 27 miles northwest of Garrison, moving northeast at 25 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 · McLean County

“At 319 AM CDT /219 AM MDT/, strong thunderstorms were located from 6 miles northeast of Mandaree to 12 miles northeast of Mckenzie Bay Recreation Area, or from 31 miles east of Watford City to 37 miles west of Garrison, moving northeast at 20 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

Monday, August 31, 2026

6 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 · McLean 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...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

Friday, August 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 634 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Makoti, or 27 miles northwest of Garrison, moving east 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... Makoti and Ryder.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

Sunday, August 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 754 PM CDT /654 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Mckenzie Bay Recreation Area, or 39 miles east of Watford City, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 66 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 29, 2026 storm activity in McLean 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.

“Measured wind gust from private weather station. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Turtle Lake

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

Friday, July 24, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 24, 2026 storm activity in McLean 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.

“ND DOT Station Washburn US-83. Time estimated by radar... reported by station at 4:30 PM CDT. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Washburn

“Picture of hailstone sent from Washburn... a little larger than a quarter sent via slack. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · Washburn

Monday, June 29, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25", wind gusts up to 77 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in McLean 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.

“Measured wind gust at US Air Force weather station. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Max

“US Air Force Observer reported half dollar size hail near Max. Hail fell for around 12 minutes. Also reports torrential rainfall. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSW Max

Sunday, June 28, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 61 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 28, 2026 storm activity in McLean 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.

“Multiple photos received of a tornado. Time and location estimated based on radar. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 4 ESE Riverdale

“61 MPH wind gust at 10M measured at the Turtle Lake 4N NDAWN. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNW Turtle Lake

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in McLean 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.

“Measured wind gust on private weather station. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSW Raub

Sunday, June 7, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 98 mph

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

“98MPH gust at 10M... NDAWN 13NW Garrison. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 5 NNW Emmet

“Relayed through social media. Large cottonwood tree blown down over roadway. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · White Shield

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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 · McLean County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean 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...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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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 · McLean County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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 · McLean County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean 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 · McLean 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 · McLean County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean 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...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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean 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...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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean 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 · McLean 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 · McLean 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 · McLean 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 · McLean 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 · McLean County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · McLean County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 29, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 156 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 — 33 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.

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