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Hail history for Mckenzie County, ND
147 hail reports in Mckenzie County since 2006 on 67 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 13, 2013.
Cities in Mckenzie County
Recent hail in Mckenzie County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Watford City, Alexander 3 hail reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Skaar 1 hail report |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Alexander, Arnegard 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Mckenzie County by year
When hail season peaks in Mckenzie County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mckenzie County
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mckenzie County since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Aug 11, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Charbonneau 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Charbonneau 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 69 mph, measured | Charlson, Grassy Butte 3 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Charlson 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Charbonneau 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Charlson 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 83 mph, measured | Alexander, Watford City, Charlson 5 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Mckenzie County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).