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Williams County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Has it hailed in Williams County, North Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 22 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 110 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 88 high-wind reports with gusts up to 72 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 Williams County, North Dakota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Williams County, North Dakota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Williams County hail map

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

110
Events (12 mo)
22
Hail
88
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
72
Max wind (mph)
Sep 14, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 7, 2026 hail event near Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 7, 2026 hail event (1.75") near Williston. 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.

Storm exposure for an address in Williams County

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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

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Much of western into parts of north central North Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Much of western into parts of north central North Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Sunday, September 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota. WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ Monday Night. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota. WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ Monday Night. IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams 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 · Williams 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 · Williams County

Monday, September 7, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

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

Friday, September 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1053 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Writing Rock State Historical Site, or 28 miles southwest of Crosby, moving northeast at 25 mph. 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Thursday, September 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 3, 2026 storm activity in Williams 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 402 AM CDT /302 AM MDT/, strong thunderstorms were located over Williston, moving northeast at 30 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 · Williams County

“Multiple reports of penny to quarter size hail. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · Williston

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 · Williams 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 · Williams County

Monday, August 24, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 24, 2026 storm activity in Williams 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 348 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wildrose to 6 miles south of Tioga to 15 miles west of Four Bears Village. Movement was east at 25 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 · Williams County

“10 m wind gust at NDAWN site Ray 4 N. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Ray

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1129 PM CDT, an area of strong thunderstorms extended from 7 miles south of Lignite to near Hanks, or from 32 miles north of Stanley to 29 miles north of Williston, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 647 AM CDT /547 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms centered 7 miles southeast of Fort Union Trading Post, or 21 miles southwest of Williston, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 · Williams County

Monday, July 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 335 AM CDT /235 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Ross, or 19 miles southwest of Stanley, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 · Williams County

“At 157 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles northeast of Fortuna to near Bonetrail, or extending from 16 miles west of Crosby to 24 miles northwest of Williston, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1024 PM CDT /924 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles north of Alkabo to 13 miles south of Golva, or extending from 28 miles west of Crosby to 25 miles south of Beach, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 946 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles southwest of Alamo to near Douglas, or extending from 26 miles north of Williston to 19 miles north of Garrison, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Williams 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.

“72 MPH gust at 3M measured at Pioneer NDAWN. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 12 SSW Bonetrail

“67 MPH wind gust at 10M recorded at Buford 3SE NDAWN. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 6 ESE Fort Union Tradin

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 326 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 14 miles west of Sherwood to Alamo, or extending from 50 miles northeast of Stanley to 23 miles southwest of Crosby, and is nearly stationary. Hazard: Half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1247 AM CDT /1147 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Ray, or 23 miles east of Williston, 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Grenora, or 38 miles northwest of Williston, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 · Williams County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Quarter-inch hail reported by Williams County EM. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Alamo

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 7, 2026 storm activity in Williams 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.

“In the city of Williston. Hail ongoing. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · Williston

“At 405 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Epping, or 17 miles northeast of Williston, moving northeast at 45 mph. 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5"

“Thunderstorms have rapidly developed in northeast Montana, and are moving northeast at 50 mph. They are expected to cross the North Dakota and Montana state line around 1030 PM CDT. The storms are expected to then continue across northwest North Dakota, and some of them will be severe.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1118 PM CDT/1018 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms across western North Dakota, moving northeast at around 45 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 · Williams County

Friday, May 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southeast winds to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Friday, May 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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 return areas of blowing dust and reduced visibility today.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

17 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 · Williams 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 · Williams County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Friday, May 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 68 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 8, 2026 storm activity in Williams 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.

“Uses 10m NDAWN observation to correct previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 11 SE Wheelock. (BIS)”

SPC verified report · 11 SE Wheelock

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 · Williams County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

7 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 · Williams County

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. WHERE...Most of western 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 · Williams County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Williams 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 838 PM CDT, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms were producing strong wind gusts across northern McKenzie, Williams, and Divide Counties. 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 · Williams County

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Much of western North Dakota. WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 7, 2026 storm activity in Williams 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 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 · Williams 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 · Williams County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Divide, Williams, McKenzie, and Dunn Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Western North Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Sunday, March 8, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and portions of central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and portions of central North Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...East winds around 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...East winds around 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Burke, Divide, McKenzie, Mountrail, and Williams Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Sunday, January 18, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Saturday, January 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and occasional reduced visibility.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

Friday, January 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. WHERE...Parts of northwest and central North Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. WHERE...Parts of northwest and central North Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Williams County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 14, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 110 severe weather events in Williams 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 Williams County recently?

Yes — 22 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Williams County?

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