North Dakota, 2024

Hail and Damaging Winds in North Dakota, July 14 to 15, 2024

July 14 to 15, 2024 · NWS BIS · 37 events in 11 counties and zones

A round of upper level short wave troughs passed from eastern Montana and Saskatchewan into North Dakota during the late afternoon and early evening hours. This led to thunderstorm development in an environment of strong deep layer shear and elevated instability, with multiple supercells occurring.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$900,000
Crop damage
$800,000
Events
37

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.

A round of upper level short wave troughs passed from eastern Montana and Saskatchewan into North Dakota during the late afternoon and early evening hours. This led to thunderstorm development in an environment of strong deep layer shear and elevated instability, with multiple supercells occurring. These storms produced very large hail and damaging wind gusts as the storms spread to the southeast. Two storms produced significant damage. The first one produced wind gusts of 80 mph to the northeast of Drake, McHenry County, which combined with ping pong ball size hail to cause extensive damage to crops and property. The second occurred to the south-southeast of Cleveland in which 3.5 inch diameter hail combined with high winds to severely damage two houses and crops in the area.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 14, 4:11 PM CST, 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 14, 4:11 PM CST, 24 minutes before
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In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 14, 1:02 PM CST, 3 hours 33 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
202 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0620 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Plaza                   48.03N 101.96W
07/12/2024                   Mountrail          ND   Public

            Delayed report from Friday July 12th on
            social media with video. Estimated 7 inch
            alive tree branches down.

&&
Special weather statement, Jul 14, 3:57 PM CST, 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
457 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

NDZ003-004-142245-
Bottineau ND-Renville ND-
457 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BOTTINEAU AND NORTH
CENTRAL RENVILLE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...

At 455 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Sherwood in far southeastern Saskatchewan, or 51
miles west of Bottineau, moving east-southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Westhope, Sherwood, Newburg, Antler, Landa, Loraine, and Roth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, producing winds to 70 mph and hail up to
the size of golfballs, so be certain to monitor local radio stations
and available television stations for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4867 10094 4895 10183 4900 10179 4900 10075
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 283DEG 26KT 4904 10153

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

HEINERT

The radar

The Minot AFB radar (KMBX), 72 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:35 UTC.

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Event by event

31 hail, 6 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Bottineau

When
July 14, 4:35 PM CST to 4:38 PM CST
Where
Bottineau County, 6.25 mi WSW of Antler
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.940, -101.400

Hail, Bottineau

When
July 14, 5:40 PM CST to 5:43 PM CST
Where
Bottineau County, 3.9 mi ENE of Russell
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.690, -100.820

Hail, Bottineau

When
July 14, 6:07 PM CST to 6:09 PM CST
Where
Bottineau County, 0.69 mi S of Westhope
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
48.910, -101.020

Hail, Bottineau

When
July 14, 6:11 PM CST to 6:14 PM CST
Where
Bottineau County, 0.69 mi S of Westhope
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$400,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
48.910, -101.020

Hail damaged roofs, siding, and windows on houses along with car windshields in the community of Westhope.

Hail, Bottineau

When
July 14, 6:49 PM CST to 6:52 PM CST
Where
Bottineau County, 4.16 mi W of Gardena
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.690, -100.570

Hail, Bottineau

When
July 14, 7:20 PM CST to 7:23 PM CST
Where
Bottineau County, 4.62 mi W of Willow City
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.610, -100.380

Hail, Williams

When
July 14, 7:52 PM CST to 7:55 PM CST
Where
Williams County, 6.08 mi SE of Wheelock
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.230, -103.170

Hail, Bottineau

When
July 14, 8:00 PM CST to 8:03 PM CST
Where
Bottineau County, 0.46 mi E of Newburg
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
48.720, -100.910

Hail, Bottineau

When
July 14, 8:10 PM CST to 8:13 PM CST
Where
Bottineau County, 0.46 mi E of Newburg
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.720, -100.910

Hail, McHenry

When
July 14, 8:16 PM CST to 8:19 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 6.63 mi NNE of Towner
Measured
2.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.440, -100.350

Hail, McHenry

When
July 14, 8:20 PM CST to 8:22 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 1.38 mi W of Denbigh
Measured
2.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.320, -100.610

Hail, McHenry

When
July 14, 8:27 PM CST to 8:30 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 3.45 mi SW of Denbigh
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.290, -100.640

Hail, Pierce

When
July 14, 8:50 PM CST to 8:53 PM CST
Where
Pierce County, 6.75 mi WSW of Rugby
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
48.340, -100.120

Hail, Mountrail

When
July 14, 8:55 PM CST to 8:58 PM CST
Where
Mountrail County, 3.32 mi NW of New Town Arpt
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.040, -102.520

Hail, Ward

When
July 14, 8:55 PM CST to 8:57 PM CST
Where
Ward County, 0.69 mi N of Kenmare
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.680, -102.080

Hail, McHenry

When
July 14, 9:05 PM CST to 9:10 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 3.09 mi SW of Denbigh
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.290, -100.630

Hail, McHenry

When
July 14, 9:09 PM CST to 9:12 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 1.38 mi W of Denbigh
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.320, -100.610

Hail, Pierce

When
July 14, 9:15 PM CST to 9:18 PM CST
Where
Pierce County, 1.66 mi NNE of Orrin
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.100, -100.150

Hail, Pierce

When
July 14, 9:15 PM CST to 9:18 PM CST
Where
Pierce County, 2.12 mi NNE of Orrin
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.110, -100.160

Thunderstorm Wind, Mountrail

When
July 14, 9:15 PM CST to 9:18 PM CST
Where
Mountrail County, 0.69 mi S of Blaisdell
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.320, -102.070

The public reported thunderstorm wind gusts of 65 mph.

Hail, McLean

When
July 14, 9:25 PM CST to 9:28 PM CST
Where
McLean County, 6.92 mi S of Roseglen
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.650, -101.840

Thunderstorm Wind, McLean

When
July 14, 9:25 PM CST to 9:28 PM CST
Where
McLean County, 6.92 mi S of Roseglen
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$150,000
Crop damage
$250,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.650, -101.840

The strong thunderstorm wind gusts combined with golf ball size hail to cause property and crop damage in the White Shield area.

Hail, Renville

When
July 14, 9:35 PM CST to 9:38 PM CST
Where
Renville County, 0.83 mi SSW of Mohall
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.760, -101.510

Thunderstorm Wind, McHenry

When
July 14, 9:35 PM CST to 9:38 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 2.7 mi ESE of Balfour
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Mesonet
Coordinates
47.930, -100.480

Hail, McHenry

When
July 14, 9:50 PM CST to 9:53 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 0.46 mi E of Guthrie
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.000, -100.370

Thunderstorm Wind, Mountrail

When
July 14, 9:50 PM CST to 9:53 PM CST
Where
Mountrail County, 3.32 mi NW of New Town Arpt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.040, -102.520

The public estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pierce

When
July 14, 9:54 PM CST to 9:56 PM CST
Where
Pierce County, 10.73 mi NNE of Selz
Measured
63 kt (72 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.000, -99.820

Hail, McHenry

When
July 14, 10:00 PM CST to 10:07 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 1.66 mi SE of Norfolk
Measured
1.5 in hail
Property damage
$150,000
Crop damage
$250,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.950, -100.280

Ping pong ball size hail combined with 80 mph wind gusts to cause extensive crop and home damage in the area. The house at this location lost some windows, along with suffering extensive damage to the roof and siding. Vehicles were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, McHenry

When
July 14, 10:00 PM CST to 10:07 PM CST
Where
McHenry County, 1.66 mi SE of Norfolk
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.950, -100.280

Ping pong ball size hail combined with 80 mph wind gusts to cause extensive crop and home damage in the area. The house at this location lost some windows, along with suffering extensive damage to roof and siding. Vehicles were also damaged. Damage estimate is contained in the hail report for this location.

Hail, Ward

When
July 14, 10:12 PM CST to 10:15 PM CST
Where
Ward County, 2.49 mi SSW of Minot
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
48.200, -101.310

Hail, Mountrail

When
July 14, 10:15 PM CST to 10:18 PM CST
Where
Mountrail County, 7.44 mi W of Parshall Arpt
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.920, -102.290

Hail, Mercer

When
July 14, 10:17 PM CST to 10:20 PM CST
Where
Mercer County, Stanton
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.320, -101.380

Hail, Mercer

When
July 14, 10:33 PM CST to 10:36 PM CST
Where
Mercer County, Stanton
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
47.320, -101.380

Hail, Kidder

When
July 15, 1:19 AM CST to 1:21 AM CST
Where
Kidder County, Pettibone
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
47.120, -99.520

Hail, Stutsman

When
July 15, 1:40 AM CST to 1:43 AM CST
Where
Stutsman County, 0.69 mi N of Medina
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
46.890, -99.300

Hail, Stutsman

When
July 15, 1:40 AM CST to 1:43 AM CST
Where
Stutsman County, 0.69 mi N of Medina
Measured
1.5 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
46.890, -99.300

Hail, Stutsman

When
July 15, 2:00 AM CST to 2:07 AM CST
Where
Stutsman County, 4.56 mi SSE of Cleveland
Measured
3.5 in hail
Property damage
$200,000
Crop damage
$300,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
46.820, -99.080

Wind-driven very large hail caused extensive damage. On two houses, multiple windows were taken out with the siding completely destroyed. All vehicles were dented. In addition, crops throughout the area were destroyed.

What these are

Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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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: 1203512, 1203513, 1203514, 1203515, 1203516, 1203517, 1203518, 1203519, 1203520, 1203523, 1203525, 1203526, 1203527, 1203528, 1203818, 1203819, 1203820, 1203821, 1203822, 1203823, 1203824, 1203825, 1203826, 1203827, 1203828, 1203829, 1203830, 1203831, 1203832, 1203833, 1203834, 1203835, 1203836, 1203837, 1203838, 1203839, 1203840.