Thunderstorms fired up by the afternoon of the 9th, over western Benson County, North Dakota. This area had managed to get slightly better afternoon heating and humidity, although just a little further to the east, the Devils Lake airport only topped out at 74F at 3 pm CST. It did not take long for these storms to become severe, and they initially tracked to the east-northeast. As the evening wore on, additional storms developed between Devils Lake and Grand Forks, and these storms began showing more of a southward track. Therefore with time, they shifted into east central and southeast North Dakota, then eventually through the lakes country of west central Minnesota. There were a lot of large hail reports, but as the event wound on there were more strong wind reports.

Hail in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 17:25:00 to 09-JUL-16 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERRICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 17:32:00 to 09-JUL-16 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICHIGAN CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was briefly observed.

Hail in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 17:33:00 to 09-JUL-16 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKOTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 17:46:00 to 09-JUL-16 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MICHIGAN CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was mainly quarter sized.

Hail in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 17:50:00 to 09-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 18:12:00 to 09-JUL-16 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIAGARA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wall cloud was observed moving into Grand Forks County.

Hail in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 18:30:00 to 09-JUL-16 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARIMORE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 18:40:00 to 09-JUL-16 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARVILLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 18:50:00 to 09-JUL-16 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 18:55:00 to 09-JUL-16 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWOOD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:04:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:09:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHWOOD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread foliage damage was reported.

Hail in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:12:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was accompanied by heavy rain and gusty winds.

Hail in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:19:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTON ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:20:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: REYNOLDS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:30:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUXTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in EDDY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:30:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:35:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUXTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The strong winds occurred near mile point 114 on Interstate 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:38:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERBROOKE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured by a personal weather station.

Hail in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 20:12:00 to 09-JUL-16 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERBROOKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds accompanied the hail.

Hail in TRAILL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 19:45:00 to 09-JUL-16 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: State Official

The large hail damaged the windshields on vehicles.

Hail in STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 20:50:00 to 09-JUL-16 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 21:05:00 to 09-JUL-16 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large branches were blown off trees around town.

Hail in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 23:10:00 to 09-JUL-16 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHPETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Very heavy rain was also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANSOM, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 23:30:00 to 09-JUL-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were broken down in shelterbelts along highway 46.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 23:31:00 to 09-JUL-16 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large branches were blown off trees in shelterbelts along highway 46.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-JUL-16 00:30:00 to 10-JUL-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHPETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Knee deep water was reported over Sixth Street South, along with basement flooding and power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARGENT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-JUL-16 00:00:00 to 10-JUL-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVANA
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured by a personal weather station.

Hail in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 14:14:00 to 09-JUL-16 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: FILLMORE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 14:25:00 to 09-JUL-16 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOSEPHINE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 14:49:00 to 09-JUL-16 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEEDS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 15:20:00 to 09-JUL-16 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEVILS LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter sized hail fell.

Hail in BENSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 15:28:00 to 09-JUL-16 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NILES
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A lot of two inch diameter hailstones covered the ground, but a few larger hailstones were also found.

Hail in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 15:55:00 to 09-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

A lot of quarter to half dollar sized hail fell.

Hail in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 16:05:00 to 09-JUL-16 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHAM
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail was mostly quarter to ping pong ball sized.

Hail in CAVALIER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 16:25:00 to 09-JUL-16 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALIO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail fell along the Ramsey and Cavalier county line.

Hail in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 17:10:00 to 09-JUL-16 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 17:20:00 to 09-JUL-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Dime to quarter sized hail fell.

Hail in NELSON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 17:21:00 to 09-JUL-16 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELTO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dime to quarter sized hail fell.

Hail in RAMSEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 09-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARSKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The hail was mainly quarter to half dollar sized.

Hail in BARNES, NORTH DAKOTA
From 09-JUL-16 22:55:00 to 09-JUL-16 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITCHVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-JUL-16 00:43:00 to 10-JUL-16 00:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA MARS
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured at the RWIS mesonet station along Interstate 29 near the South Dakota border.