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Pierce County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Pierce County, North Dakota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 56 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 11 hail reports with hail up to 2.5" and 44 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 13, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Pierce County hail map

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

56
Events (12 mo)
11
Hail
44
Wind
1
Tornado
2.5"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
Sep 13, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 16, 2026 tornado event near 6 S Wolford, Pierce County, North Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 16, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 6 S Wolford. 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.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and east North Dakota. WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and east North Dakota. WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce 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 · Pierce 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 · Pierce County

Monday, September 7, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, September 7, 2026 storm activity in Pierce 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 · Pierce 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 · Pierce County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 6, 2026 storm activity in Pierce 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 150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Dunseith, or 19 miles southeast of Bottineau, moving northeast at 45 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... Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

“At 110 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Denbigh, or 26 miles west of Rugby, moving northeast 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 · Pierce County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Pierce 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 843 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barton, or 9 miles northwest of Rugby, moving east 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... Rugby, Barton and Barton City.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

“At 1017 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Rolla to near Towner, or extending from 38 miles northeast of Rugby to 17 miles west of Rugby, moving southeast at 25 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

Thursday, September 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 3, 2026 storm activity in Pierce 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 1005 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles east of Balta to 6 miles north of Hurdsfield, or extending from 14 miles southeast of Rugby to 17 miles south of Harvey, moving northeast at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

“At 918 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Anamoose, or 18 miles west of Harvey, moving northeast at 30 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 · Pierce 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 · Pierce 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 · Pierce County

Thursday, July 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 16, 2026 storm activity in Pierce 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.

“[Landspout] Multiple photos of a thin tornado. Report relayed via social media. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Wolford

Thursday, July 9, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in Pierce 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.

“Most hail was quarters to golf balls... a few were tennis ball. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Silva

“At 1100 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Anamoose, or 13 miles west of Harvey, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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 · Pierce County

Monday, June 29, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Pierce 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 1026 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Upham to 10 miles east of Wolford, or extending from 18 miles southwest of Bottineau to 25 miles east of Rugby, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

Friday, May 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may cause blowing dust, which could briefly reduce visibility at times.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may cause blowing dust, which could briefly reduce visibility at times.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

11 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 · Pierce 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 · Pierce County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Pierce County

Monday, May 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 11, 2026 storm activity in Pierce 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 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Towner, or 13 miles west of Rugby, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rugby, Towner, and Berwick.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce 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 · Pierce County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

5 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 · Pierce County

“WHAT...West-northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. WHERE...Central and parts of northwest 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 · Pierce County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“A cluster of strong thunderstorms mainly east of Highway 83 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 · Pierce 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 · Pierce 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 · Pierce County

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 northern and central North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern and central North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Pierce County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 13, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 56 severe weather events in Pierce 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 Pierce County recently?

Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" 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 Pierce County?

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