McLean County, ND hail & storm history

25
total storm reports
1.75"
largest hail
66 mph
strongest wind gust
2
tornado reports

9 hail reports, 14 wind reports, 2 tornado reports. Tracking runs from July 24, 2026 to September 7, 2026.

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Recent reports

September 7, 2026 — tornado
Multiple reports of a cone tornado that lasted less than a minute. Storm was still rapidly rotating after tornado dissipated.
September 7, 2026 — tornado
Multiple reports of a cone tornado that lasted less than a minute. Storm was still rapidly rotating after tornado dissipated. (BIS)
September 7, 2026 — hail (1.75")
Photo relayed from broadcast media.
September 7, 2026 — hail (1.75")
Photo relayed from broadcast media. (BIS)
September 6, 2026 — hail (1")
Fort Stevenson State Park.
September 6, 2026 — hail (1")
Fort Stevenson State Park. (BIS)
July 29, 2026 — wind
Trained spotter reported large tree branch snapped off of tree due to strong thunderstorm winds.
July 29, 2026 — wind
Trained spotter reported large tree branch snapped off of tree due to strong thunderstorm winds. (BIS)
July 29, 2026 — wind (60 mph)
Measured wind gust from private weather station.
July 29, 2026 — wind (58 mph)
Mesonet station 328849 3 NNW Turtle Lake (NDAWN).
July 29, 2026 — wind (58 mph)
Mesonet station 328849 3 NNW Turtle Lake (NDAWN). (BIS)
July 29, 2026 — wind
Photos of a camper rolled onto its side relayed through broadcast media.
July 29, 2026 — wind (66 mph)
ASOS station KN60 Garrison.
July 29, 2026 — wind (66 mph)
ASOS station KN60 Garrison. (BIS)
July 24, 2026 — hail (1.25")
Picture of hailstone sent from Washburn, a little larger than a quarter sent via slack.
July 24, 2026 — hail (1.25")
Picture of hailstone sent from Washburn, a little larger than a quarter sent via slack.
July 24, 2026 — hail (1.25")
Picture of hailstone sent from Washburn... a little larger than a quarter sent via slack. (BIS)
July 24, 2026 — hail (1")
Hail up to the size of quarters began at 425 pm and lasted about 5 minutes. A brief period of winds to 55 mph.
July 24, 2026 — hail (1")
Hail up to the size of quarters began at 425 pm and lasted about 5 minutes. A brief period of winds to 55 mph.
July 24, 2026 — wind (65 mph)
ND DOT Station Washburn US-83. Time estimated by radar, reported by station at 4:30 PM CDT.
July 24, 2026 — wind
Emergency Management reports widespread damage in Washburn. Damage includes multiple trees down, some uprooted with enough force to lift concrete. Extensive roof damage was also reported. Roof damage at the Memorial Building was sufficient to partially reveal portions of the building interior. Time estimated by radar.
July 24, 2026 — wind (65 mph)
ND DOT Station Washburn US-83. Time estimated by radar, reported by station at 4:30 PM CDT.
July 24, 2026 — wind
Emergency Management reports widespread damage in Washburn. Damage includes multiple trees down, some uprooted with enough force to lift concrete. Extensive roof damage was also reported. Roof damage at the Memorial Building was sufficient to partially reveal portions of the building interior. Time estimated by radar.
July 24, 2026 — wind (65 mph)
ND DOT Station Washburn US-83. Time estimated by radar... reported by station at 4:30 PM CDT. (BIS)
July 24, 2026 — wind
Emergency Management reports widespread damage in Washburn. Damage includes multiple trees down... some uprooted with enough force to lift concrete. Extensive roof dama (BIS)

When did a storm last hit McLean County?

The most recent recorded storm report in McLean County was on September 7, 2026.

How big was the largest hail in McLean County?

The largest recorded hail in McLean County measured 1.75" across 9 reports.

Has McLean County had damaging wind?

Wind gusts up to 66 mph have been reported in McLean County across 14 reports.

Has a tornado been reported in McLean County?

Yes — 2 tornado reports are on file for McLean County.