A linear Mesoscale Convective System developed across southeast Saskatchewan, and moved into Divide County in far northwestern North Dakota. The convection elongated and produced severe wind and hail from Divide County through McHenry Counties during the evening hours.

Hail in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 17:00:00 to 28-JUL-12 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOONAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 17:20:00 to 28-JUL-12 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILDROSE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 17:30:00 to 28-JUL-12 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHGATE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 17:32:00 to 28-JUL-12 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLAXTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 18:01:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIOGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong winds accompanied the large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 18:01:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIOGA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail accompanied the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 18:01:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUNDS VLY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 18:11:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIOGA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 18:05:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENMARE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm wind gust was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 19:13:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MIB)MINOT AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea size hail accompanied the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 19:16:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MIB)MINOT AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm wind gust was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 19:20:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MIB)MINOT AFB
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 19:35:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENBURN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 19:42:00 to 28-JUL-12 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea size hail and heavy rain accompanied the strong winds.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 28-JUL-12 17:50:00 to 28-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWBELLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail resulted in significant damage to crops.