In the early afternoon of Thursday, June 26th, Severe Thunderstorm Watch 610 was issued due to severe thunderstorms developing along and ahead of a strong surface cold front, and ahead of an upper level short wave trough providing large scale ascent. Severe Thunderstorm Watch 613 was issued later Thursday evening, and included additional counties in the southeastern Bismarck County Warning Area.
Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued. Multiple reports of large hail and several reports of severe thunderstorm wind gusts were received during the afternoon and evening hours.

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 12:10:00 to 26-JUN-08 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

This hail fell at the Fort Union National Historic Site. Most of the hail was one inch in diameter. About a dozen windows were broken.

Funnel Cloud in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 16:12:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: VELVA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A funnel cloud was reported near Velva by Minot Air Force Base personnel.

Hail in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 12:55:00 to 26-JUN-08 13:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRASSY BUTTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 15:20:00 to 26-JUN-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN VLY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 14:44:00 to 26-JUN-08 14:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 12:35:00 to 26-JUN-08 12:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: WATFORD CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 11:20:00 to 26-JUN-08 11:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: EAST FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to the size of golf balls caused a swath of damage in this area of McKenzie County. Damage was sustained to vehicles, homes, crops, and trees.

Hail in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 16:15:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Up to quarter size hail was reported across the Hazen area.

Hail in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 16:43:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 17:26:00 to 26-JUN-08 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHBURN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 18:20:00 to 26-JUN-08 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BIS)BISMARCK MUNI A
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High thunderstorm wind gusts snapped a six to ten inch diameter tree branch which caused damage to a parked vehicle. There were no injuries.

Hail in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 17:50:00 to 26-JUN-08 17:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: SELFRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 19:00:00 to 26-JUN-08 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC HENRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 18:49:00 to 26-JUN-08 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT YATES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 20:20:00 to 26-JUN-08 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 16:35:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 17:15:00 to 26-JUN-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 15:59:00 to 26-JUN-08 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZAP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 26-JUN-08 18:25:00 to 26-JUN-08 18:31:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT YATES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail was reported at Prairie Knights Resort.