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Hail and storm reports near Bismarck, ND

NOAA records list 87 hail reports within 10 miles of Bismarck since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 4.50 in (softball) on July 29, 2024. They also list 61 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 110 mph on June 20, 2025.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 4 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
87
Biggest reported hail
4.50 in
Most recent hail report
July 19, 2026
Strongest reported wind
110 mph

What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Bismarck.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Bismarck, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
July 19, 20261.25 in (half dollar)4.7 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 19, 20261.00 in (quarter)4.6 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 19, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)5.5 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 19, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)6.2 miBurleigh, NDFt LincolnNCEI record
July 19, 20261.75 in (golf ball)8.5 miBurleigh, NDFt LincolnNCEI record
June 29, 20262.00 in (hen egg)5.8 miMorton, NDMandanNCEI record
June 29, 20261.75 in (golf ball)4.9 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 29, 20261.00 in (quarter)3.2 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 29, 20262.00 in (hen egg)5.9 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 22, 20250.88 in (nickel)5.2 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
July 22, 20251.00 in (quarter)3.4 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
July 20, 20251.00 in (quarter)5.8 miMorton, NDMandanNCEI record
July 9, 20250.88 in (nickel)3.1 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
July 9, 20251.25 in (half dollar)3.5 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
July 9, 20251.75 in (golf ball)5.8 miBurleigh, NDFt LincolnNCEI record
July 9, 20251.75 in (golf ball)5.7 miBurleigh, NDFt LincolnNCEI record
July 9, 20251.75 in (golf ball)8.5 miBurleigh, NDFt LincolnNCEI record
June 27, 20251.25 in (half dollar)7.7 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 27, 20251.75 in (golf ball)5.9 miBurleigh, NDFt LincolnNCEI record
June 27, 20252.25 in9.4 miBurleigh, NDBaldwinNCEI record
June 27, 20252.75 in (baseball)8.2 miBurleigh, NDBaldwinNCEI record
August 28, 20241.75 in (golf ball)9.4 miMorton, NDSt AnthonyNCEI record
August 28, 20241.00 in (quarter)5 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
August 28, 20241.00 in (quarter)5 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
August 28, 20241.75 in (golf ball)6 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
August 28, 20241.75 in (golf ball)4.5 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
August 28, 20241.75 in (golf ball)5 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
July 31, 20240.75 in (penny)2.2 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 31, 20240.75 in (penny)2.3 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 29, 20241.00 in (quarter)5.2 miMorton, NDMandanNCEI record
July 29, 20244.50 in (softball)3.2 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 29, 20241.00 in (quarter)1.8 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 27, 20241.00 in (quarter)8.6 miMorton, NDMandanNCEI record
July 19, 20240.75 in (penny)2.2 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 12, 20241.00 in (quarter)5.9 miMorton, NDMandanNCEI record
August 1, 20231.00 in (quarter)2.9 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
August 1, 20231.00 in (quarter)3.7 miMorton, NDMandan Muni ArptNCEI record
May 9, 20231.75 in (golf ball)2.9 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
May 9, 20231.00 in (quarter)3.3 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 21, 20222.50 in (tennis ball)5.8 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 21, 20221.75 in (golf ball)2.7 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 9, 20220.75 in (penny)4 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
June 20, 20220.75 in (penny)3.2 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 20, 20220.75 in (penny)3.2 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 41 wind reports
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Bismarck, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
August 3, 2026speed not recorded0.6 miBurleigh, ND1 N BismarckSPC day reportPreliminary
August 3, 202658 mph (as reported)3.2 miBurleigh, ND2 W LincolnSPC day reportPreliminary
August 3, 202662 mph (as reported)6.9 miMorton, ND4 S MandanSPC day reportPreliminary
August 3, 2026speed not recorded0.6 miBurleigh, NDBismarckSPC day reportPreliminary
July 19, 202670 mph (estimated gust)6.1 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 29, 202663 mph (measured gust)7.3 miMorton, NDMandan Muni ArptNCEI record
June 7, 202668 mph (measured gust)3.2 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
August 8, 202563 mph (measured gust)6 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
August 8, 202562 mph (measured gust)3.2 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
August 8, 202568 mph (measured gust)1 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
August 8, 202570 mph (estimated gust)3.1 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
July 28, 202558 mph (measured gust)4 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
July 22, 202571 mph (measured gust)6.9 miMorton, NDMandan Muni ArptNCEI record
June 20, 202562 mph (measured gust)6.9 miMorton, NDMandan Muni ArptNCEI record
June 20, 202567 mph (measured gust)6 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 20, 202566 mph (measured gust)3.2 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
June 20, 202582 mph (measured gust)2.9 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 20, 202578 mph (measured gust)5.7 miMorton, NDMandanNCEI record
June 20, 2025110 mph (estimated gust)6.5 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
June 20, 202575 mph (estimated gust)1 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 20, 202570 mph (estimated gust)0.6 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 20, 202570 mph (estimated gust)1.8 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 20, 202570 mph (estimated gust)3.4 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
August 28, 202470 mph (estimated gust)1.7 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
August 28, 202460 mph (measured gust)2.4 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
June 16, 202470 mph (estimated gust)5.3 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
September 4, 202361 mph (measured gust)4.5 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
September 4, 202364 mph (measured gust)3.2 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
September 4, 202381 mph (estimated gust)0.6 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 22, 202358 mph (measured gust)9.6 miBurleigh, NDBaldwinNCEI record
June 20, 202375 mph (estimated gust)9.8 miMorton, NDMandanNCEI record
June 20, 202368 mph (measured gust)6.8 miMorton, NDMandanNCEI record
August 23, 202260 mph (estimated gust)4.5 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
July 10, 202267 mph (measured gust)2.9 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
July 9, 202262 mph (measured gust)6.9 miMorton, NDMandan Muni ArptNCEI record
June 20, 202262 mph (measured gust)3.2 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record
June 20, 202270 mph (estimated gust)4.7 miBurleigh, NDBismarckNCEI record
June 19, 202259 mph (measured gust)7.3 miMorton, NDMandan Muni ArptNCEI record
June 19, 202259 mph (measured gust)6.9 miMorton, NDMandan Muni ArptNCEI record
June 19, 202268 mph (measured gust)7.3 miMorton, NDMandan Muni ArptNCEI record
May 7, 202264 mph (measured gust)3.2 miBurleigh, ND(Bis)Bismarck Muni ANCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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