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Walsh 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 Walsh County, North Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 7 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 109 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 102 high-wind reports with gusts up to 73 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 Walsh County, North Dakota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Walsh County, North Dakota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Walsh County hail map

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

109
Events (12 mo)
7
Hail
102
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
73
Max wind (mph)
Sep 14, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 2, 2026 wind event near 5 N Adams, Walsh County, North Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 2, 2026 wind event (73 mph) near 5 N Adams. 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

5 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 · Walsh 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 · Walsh County

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...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 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 · Walsh County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

Monday, September 7, 2026

4 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 · Walsh 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 · Walsh County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Walsh 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 1006 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Voss, or 7 miles south of Grafton, moving east at 35 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

“At 903 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Edmore, or 22 miles south of Langdon, moving northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Osnabrock, Adams, Fairdale, and Hove Mobile Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

Sunday, August 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh Counties. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh Counties. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 29, 2026 storm activity in Walsh 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 455 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Crystal, or 18 miles northwest of Grafton, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Cavalier, Drayton, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 73 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Walsh 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 1200 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fairdale, or 16 miles south of Langdon, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Osnabrock, Milton, Nekoma, Fairdale, and Hove Mobile Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

“At 1130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lawton, or 26 miles northeast of Devils Lake, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Edmore, Adams, Fairdale, and Lawton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

Friday, May 15, 2026

12 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

28 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 · Walsh 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 · Walsh County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

9 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 · Walsh 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 · Walsh County

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7 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 · Walsh 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 · Walsh County

Monday, May 11, 2026

4 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 · Walsh 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 · Walsh County

Monday, April 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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 · Walsh County

“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 · Walsh County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Walsh 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.

“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 · Walsh County

“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 · Walsh 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 · Walsh County

Friday, February 27, 2026

8 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Walsh County

Thursday, February 26, 2026

4 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 · Walsh 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 · Walsh County

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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 · Walsh County

“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 · Walsh County

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 14, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 109 severe weather events in Walsh 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 Walsh County recently?

Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Walsh County?

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