Ransom County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Ransom County, North Dakota? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 31 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 30 high-wind reports with gusts up to 59 mph, plus 1 hail report with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 30, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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 — hail up to 0.75"
“At 115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Prosper to near Fort Ransom. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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" Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Very strong winds estimated 50-60 mph flattened a large portion of the growing crops. (FGF)”
- Wind Unknown 5 NW Fort Ransom SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
- Wind 59 mph 3 N Mcleod SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant.”
- Wind 50 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 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 Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4 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 Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ransom 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 Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom 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 Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ransom 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 Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Ransom 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...Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. WHEN...Until 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 55 mph Ransom County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ransom County, ND?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 30, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 31 severe weather events in Ransom County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Ransom County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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