Rolette County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Rolette County, North Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 16 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 56 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 40 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Rolette County
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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.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 204 AM CDT, an area of strong thunderstorms extended from 6 miles southeast of Westhope to 10 miles south of Dunseith, or from 23 miles west of Bottineau to 21 miles north of Rugby, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 858 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of International Peace Garden, or 18 miles east of Bottineau, moving east 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. The strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.75" Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Bottineau to 6 miles southeast of Rolla, or extending from over Bottineau to 38 miles northeast of Rugby, moving north 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...”
“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...”
- Wind 55 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 2 N Rolla SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Golf ball sized hail estimated. Public report relayed by broadcast media. (BIS)”
“2 INJ Reports of damage to multiple buildings approximately 4 miles northeast of Belcourt at a collection of properties. Damage is consistent with straight line (BIS)”
- Hail 1.75" 3 NNW Shell Valley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 S Saint John SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
3 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 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette 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 Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette 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 northern and central North Dakota. WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Friday. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Rolette County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Rolette County, ND?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 56 severe weather events in Rolette County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Rolette County recently?
Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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