Nelson County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Nelson County, North Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 3.25", among 62 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 60 high-wind reports with gusts up to 71 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.
Nelson County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Nelson County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Nelson 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.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Niagara, or 35 miles southwest of Grafton, 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... Petersburg, Niagara, McCanna, and Orr.”
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 15, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with localized and sporadic gusts up to 60 mph under rain showers. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Cavalier, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with localized and sporadic gusts up to 60 mph under rain showers. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. WHERE...Cavalier, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
11 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may result in areas of blowing dust that may reduce visibility.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may result in areas of blowing dust that may reduce visibility.”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...”
“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA...”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 11, 2026
12 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Towner, Benson, Ramsey, Eddy, Nelson, Griggs, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A cluster of showers and isolated thunderstorms will produce wind gusts up to 55 mph at times. The gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 1041 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Southam to near Gardar to Leo. Movement was northeast at 30 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... Langdon, Park River, Cavalier, Walhalla, Hallock, Drayton, and Karlstad.”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 27, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Very gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Very gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel will become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Winds will turn northwest early this morning with brief gusts 40 to 50 mph. This will bring reduced visibilities in blowing snow. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.”
- Wind 50 mph Nelson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Nelson County, ND?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 62 severe weather events in Nelson 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 Nelson County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.25" 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 Nelson 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.