Hail and Damaging Winds in North Dakota, July 10, 2022

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in North Dakota, July 10, 2022
Start: 2022-07-10T00:02
End: 2022-07-10T05:56
Location: North Dakota

July 10, 2022 · NWS BIS · 33 events in 17 counties and zones

Thunderstorms developed over Montana ahead of a short-wave trough. The storms formed into a line producing primarily damaging wind gusts, and moved into western and eventually central North Dakota.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $1.3 million
Crop damage: $20,000
Events: 33

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS BIS wrote it up.

Thunderstorms developed over Montana ahead of a short-wave trough. The storms formed into a line producing primarily damaging wind gusts, and moved into western and eventually central North Dakota. Intense winds occurred with these storms, especially over the Beach and Fairfield areas where significant damage was reported. In the Beach area of Golden Valley County, estimated 90 mph wind gusts uprooted trees, damaged power lines, and damaged a few structures. Even more damage occurred in the Fairfield area of Billings County where estimated 120 mph winds broke approximately 100 power poles, blew over a two-ton transformer, blew down a communications tower, and damaged or destroyed some structures. A few of the storms produced large hail, the largest being golf ball size, and occurred near Heart Butte Dam in Grant County.

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Event by event

28 thunderstorm wind, 5 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Divide

When: July 10, 12:02 AM CST to 12:05 AM CST
Where: Divide County, 7.27 mi NNE of Westby
Measured: 69 kt (79 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.970, -104.000

Thunderstorm Wind, Golden Valley

When: July 10, 12:00 AM MST to 12:15 AM MST
Where: Golden Valley County, 1.34 mi SW of Beach Muni Arpt to 2.62 mi E of Beach
Measured: 78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 46.919, -104.043

Large tree limbs were down in Beach, with some trees broken and uprooted. Light poles were blown over at the fairgrounds, with lines down onto campers. A few miles south of Beach, a pole barn was severely damaged along with a grain bin. Eight power poles were broken outside of Beach, mainly where trees damaged the lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Golden Valley

When: July 10, 12:19 AM MST to 12:22 AM MST
Where: Golden Valley County, 9.68 mi N of Sentinel Butte
Measured: 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.060, -103.840

Thunderstorm Wind, Golden Valley

When: July 10, 12:20 AM MST to 12:28 AM MST
Where: Golden Valley County, 4.25 mi NNW of Golva
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.790, -104.000

Thunderstorm Wind, Billings

When: July 10, 12:28 AM MST to 12:31 AM MST
Where: Billings County, 4.18 mi SW of Medora
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.870, -103.580

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind, Billings

When: July 10, 12:35 AM MST to 12:50 AM MST
Where: Billings County, 8 mi W of Fairfield to 1 mi E of Fairfield
Measured: 104 kt (120 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 47.180, -103.390

Extensive damage was reported throughout the community of Fairfield and surrounding areas, especially to the west. Approximately 100 power poles were snapped throughout the area. A pad mounted electrical transformer weighing approximately two tons was blown over about eight miles west of Fairfield. Six miles west of Fairfield, a 120 foot communications tower blew over, and an adjacent small building was demolished. Closer to and in the community of Fairfield, a Quonset hut was blown approximately 150 yards, and a roof on a home was severely damaged. Multiple trees in the area were uprooted and snapped, and multiple stock trailers were flipped over.

Thunderstorm Wind, Stark

When: July 10, 1:03 AM MST to 1:05 AM MST
Where: Stark County, 1.98 mi NW of Dickinson
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.900, -102.810

Thunderstorm Wind, Dunn

When: July 10, 1:04 AM MST to 1:07 AM MST
Where: Dunn County, 9.09 mi N of New Hradec
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.130, -102.910

Thunderstorm Wind, Stark

When: July 10, 1:05 AM MST to 1:08 AM MST
Where: Stark County, (Dik)dickinson Muni
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 46.800, -102.800

Thunderstorm Wind, Dunn

When: July 10, 1:09 AM MST to 1:12 AM MST
Where: Dunn County, 7.16 mi SSW of Manning
Measured: 64 kt (74 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.130, -102.810

Thunderstorm Wind, Dunn

When: July 10, 1:12 AM MST to 1:15 AM MST
Where: Dunn County, 11.45 mi W of Manning
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.260, -103.010

Thunderstorm Wind, Stark

When: July 10, 1:30 AM MST to 1:33 AM MST
Where: Stark County, 1.17 mi NW of Gladstone
Measured: 63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.880, -102.570

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When: July 10, 2:50 AM CST to 2:53 AM CST
Where: Mercer County, 0.83 mi NE of Golden Vly
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.290, -102.060

Thunderstorm Wind, Morton

When: July 10, 2:55 AM CST to 2:57 AM CST
Where: Morton County, 6.63 mi ENE of Hebron
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.950, -101.910

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ward

When: July 10, 3:14 AM CST to 3:17 AM CST
Where: Ward County, 7.15 mi SSW of Sawyer
Measured: 66 kt (76 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 47.980, -101.090

Hail, Grant

When: July 10, 2:15 AM MST to 2:18 AM MST
Where: Grant County, 14.54 mi N of Elgin Muni Arpt
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.610, -101.810

Thunderstorm Wind, McHenry

When: July 10, 3:25 AM CST to 3:35 AM CST
Where: McHenry County, 0.69 mi S of Velva
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 48.060, -100.930

Significant tree damage occurred in Velva, with one large tree uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oliver

When: July 10, 3:27 AM CST to 3:30 AM CST
Where: Oliver County, 2.33 mi SW of Center
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.100, -101.340

Thunderstorm Wind, Oliver

When: July 10, 3:45 AM CST to 3:53 AM CST
Where: Oliver County, 2.07 mi N of Sanger
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 47.210, -101.000

Multiple large trees blew down at Cross Ranch State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Burleigh

When: July 10, 4:05 AM CST to 4:08 AM CST
Where: Burleigh County, 3.16 mi WNW of Bismarck
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.820, -100.830

Thunderstorm Wind, Pierce

When: July 10, 4:20 AM CST to 4:23 AM CST
Where: Pierce County, 4.19 mi W of Rugby
Measured: 54 kt (62 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.360, -100.070

Thunderstorm Wind, Sheridan

When: July 10, 4:20 AM CST to 4:23 AM CST
Where: Sheridan County, 4.27 mi WSW of Denhoff
Measured: 61 kt (70 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.450, -100.350

Thunderstorm Wind, Sheridan

When: July 10, 4:25 AM CST to 4:27 AM CST
Where: Sheridan County, 8.47 mi SSW of Goodrich
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.360, -100.200

Thunderstorm Wind, Sheridan

When: July 10, 4:27 AM CST to 4:30 AM CST
Where: Sheridan County, 0.47 mi E of Denhoff
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Crop damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.480, -100.260

A large tree blew down and crops were damaged.

Hail, Emmons

When: July 10, 4:30 AM CST to 4:33 AM CST
Where: Emmons County, 12.45 mi W of Hazelton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.500, -100.540

Thunderstorm Wind, Sheridan

When: July 10, 4:31 AM CST to 4:34 AM CST
Where: Sheridan County, 2.89 mi WSW of Goodrich
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.460, -100.180

Hail, Emmons

When: July 10, 4:39 AM CST to 4:41 AM CST
Where: Emmons County, 5.92 mi WSW of Hazelton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.440, -100.390

Thunderstorm Wind, Pierce

When: July 10, 4:44 AM CST to 4:47 AM CST
Where: Pierce County, 3.91 mi ENE of Wolford
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 48.520, -99.620

Thunderstorm Wind, Rolette

When: July 10, 4:50 AM CST to 4:52 AM CST
Where: Rolette County, 1.14 mi SW of Rolette
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 48.660, -99.850

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by emergency management.

Hail, Emmons

When: July 10, 4:55 AM CST to 4:57 AM CST
Where: Emmons County, Hazelton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.480, -100.280

Thunderstorm Wind, Stutsman

When: July 10, 5:43 AM CST to 5:50 AM CST
Where: Stutsman County, 4.3 mi W of Eldridge
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.910, -98.920

Hail, Stutsman

When: July 10, 5:53 AM CST to 5:55 AM CST
Where: Stutsman County, Jamestown
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.900, -98.700

Thunderstorm Wind, Stutsman

When: July 10, 5:53 AM CST to 5:56 AM CST
Where: Stutsman County, 0.47 mi E of (Jms)jamestown Muni
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 46.930, -98.670

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1044241, 1044240, 1044243, 1044242, 1044244, 1044245, 1044246, 1044247, 1044248, 1044249, 1044250, 1044251, 1044940, 1044941, 1044943, 1044252, 1044944, 1044945, 1044946, 1044947, 1044948, 1044949, 1044950, 1044951, 1044952, 1044953, 1044954, 1044955, 1044956, 1044957, 1044958, 1044959, 1044960.