Williams County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 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 106 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 84 high-wind reports with gusts up to 72 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.
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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Williams County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →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.
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...”
- Hail 0.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Hail 0.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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.”
- Hail 0.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Hail 0.25" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph
“72 MPH gust at 3M measured at Pioneer NDAWN. (BIS)”
“67 MPH wind gust at 10M recorded at Buford 3SE NDAWN. (BIS)”
- Wind 72 mph 12 SSW Bonetrail SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 6 ESE Fort Union Tradin SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph 1 S Zahl SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph Grenora SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Williston SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 NNW Trenton SPC verified report
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...”
- Hail 0.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.75" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Quarter-inch hail reported by Williams County EM. (BIS)”
- Hail 1" 4 N Alamo SPC verified report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“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...”
“At 303 AM CDT /203 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 14 miles southwest of Grenora to 8 miles south of East Fairview, or extending from 28 miles northwest of Williston to 34 miles southwest of Williston, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail.”
- Hail 0.75" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75"
“In the city of Williston. Hail ongoing. (BIS)”
“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.”
- Hail 1.75" Williston SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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 Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- + 5 more events this day — full detail in the app
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Uses 10m NDAWN observation to correct previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 11 SE Wheelock. (BIS)”
- Wind 68 mph 11 SE Wheelock SPC verified report
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 Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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...”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", 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 Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Williams County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Williams County, ND?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 106 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?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.