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Steele County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Has it hailed in Steele County, North Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 48 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 46 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 14, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Steele County, North Dakota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Steele County, North Dakota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.
48
Events (12 mo)
2
Hail
46
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
Sep 14, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 3, 2026 hail event near Finley, Steele County, North Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 3, 2026 hail event (1.5") near Finley. 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.

Monday, September 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, Barnes, Griggs, and Steele Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, Barnes, Griggs, and Steele Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

Monday, September 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

Thursday, September 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 3, 2026 storm activity in Steele 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.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 storm activity in Steele 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 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Roseville, or 35 miles southwest of Grand Forks, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mayville, Portland, and Roseville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

Friday, May 15, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“...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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

Monday, May 11, 2026

2 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80 mph. WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and Steele Counties. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and Steele Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

Friday, February 27, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drifting and blowing snow may lead to icy spots north of US Highway 2.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Steele 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 Steele County, ND?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 14, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 48 severe weather events in Steele 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 Steele County recently?

Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Steele County?

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