Severe Thunderstorm Watch number 588 was in effect during this event.
A surface cold front pushing east across central North Dakota was the focus for strong to severe thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening hours.  Severe convection was supported by a shortwave trough lifting through the northern high plains region. There was also ample wind shear and instability. Numerous reports of hail and severe thunderstorm wind gusts were received.

Hail in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 19:30:00 to 24-AUG-12 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 19:50:00 to 24-AUG-12 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 17:04:00 to 24-AUG-12 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SURREY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 17:06:00 to 24-AUG-12 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SURREY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 18:05:00 to 24-AUG-12 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUTTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The strong winds blew shingles off of a roof.

Hail in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 18:30:00 to 24-AUG-12 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASELEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 16:07:00 to 24-AUG-12 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 17:13:00 to 24-AUG-12 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SURREY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 17:18:00 to 24-AUG-12 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINOT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 17:28:00 to 24-AUG-12 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 18:55:00 to 24-AUG-12 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

No damage was reported with the large hail.

Hail in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 19:10:00 to 24-AUG-12 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEATON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 19:15:00 to 24-AUG-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRISCOLL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 16:34:00 to 24-AUG-12 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 16:53:00 to 24-AUG-12 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLEHARBOR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 16:54:00 to 24-AUG-12 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHBURN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 17:00:00 to 24-AUG-12 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SURREY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 19:15:00 to 24-AUG-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRISCOLL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail accompanied the strong winds.

Hail in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 19:30:00 to 24-AUG-12 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 18:04:00 to 24-AUG-12 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Small tree branches were down. Nickel sized hail accompanied the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 24-AUG-12 17:30:00 to 24-AUG-12 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: REGAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a severe thunderstorm wind gust.