A weak surface low pressure system lifted northeast up the Red River Valley, with a warm front extending to its east. Surface dew points were quite juicy, nearly 70F in some areas. As it progressed through, it produced some thunderstorms with hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 22:20:00 to 28-JUL-08 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDISONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Public

Large brances were blown down in a shelter belt.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 21:50:00 to 28-JUL-08 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOKIO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large twelve to fourteen inch diameter trees were blown down or uprooted along Black Tiger Bay. Some trees fell on vehicles and campers in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 23:40:00 to 28-JUL-08 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Strong winds blew apart baseball dugouts and damaged fencing at the baseball complex.

Lightning in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 23:15:00 to 28-JUL-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND FORKS
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several lightning strikes were reported in the Grand Forks area, producing roofing and electrical system damage to homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 23:45:00 to 28-JUL-08 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large limbs were blown down in a shelterbelt.

Heavy Rain in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 23:40:00 to 29-JUL-08 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind driven rains produced localized street flooding and basement seepage in homes.

Hail in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 19:57:00 to 28-JUL-08 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 21:00:00 to 28-JUL-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMSTOCK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 21:30:00 to 28-JUL-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 22:05:00 to 28-JUL-08 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANETA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 22:10:00 to 28-JUL-08 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 22:15:00 to 28-JUL-08 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANETA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 23:26:00 to 28-JUL-08 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 21:51:00 to 28-JUL-08 21:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRARY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large 12 to 14 inch diameter trees were blown down along East Bay and Black Tiger Bay of Devils Lake.

Hail in TOWNER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-08 22:45:00 to 28-JUL-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISBEE LYSTER ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Public

Hard rain with hail and strong winds lasted for about ten minutes.