A potent short wave trough approached the Northern Plains where very strong instability and deep layer shear were noted. One long-lived severe storm developed in the morning over northwest North Dakota, but the bulk of the severe weather held off until later in the afternoon. Severe thunderstorms then developed over multiple locations in western and central North Dakota from the mid-afternoon into the evening hours. The largest hail fell in Bottineau County and was three inches in diameter. The strongest wind gust of 71 mph occurred in Emmons County.

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 10:05:00 to 14-JUN-18 10:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 11:02:00 to 14-JUN-18 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 11:08:00 to 14-JUN-18 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC GREGOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 11:55:00 to 14-JUN-18 11:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTEAU
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 12:05:00 to 14-JUN-18 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENMARE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 15:10:00 to 14-JUN-18 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 15:18:00 to 14-JUN-18 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 15:35:00 to 14-JUN-18 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 15:36:00 to 14-JUN-18 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYLO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 15:52:00 to 14-JUN-18 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: REGENT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 16:15:00 to 14-JUN-18 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTAL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

There was extensive damage in Portal, including to a fire truck.

Hail in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 16:50:00 to 14-JUN-18 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHGATE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 17:15:00 to 14-JUN-18 17:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: REEDER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 17:25:00 to 14-JUN-18 17:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: HETTINGER ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 17:35:00 to 14-JUN-18 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: HETTINGER ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 17:50:00 to 14-JUN-18 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERWOOD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 18:29:00 to 14-JUN-18 18:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: HALLIDAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 18:36:00 to 14-JUN-18 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAISDELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 18:40:00 to 14-JUN-18 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTHOPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 18:42:00 to 14-JUN-18 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAISDELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 18:50:00 to 14-JUN-18 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRAMER
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 18:50:00 to 14-JUN-18 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: DODGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 18:50:00 to 14-JUN-18 18:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: DODGE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 18:56:00 to 14-JUN-18 18:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KRAMER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 19:16:00 to 14-JUN-18 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENA
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 35.00K
Reported by: Public

Farm damage occurred to buildings and crops.

Hail in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 19:25:00 to 14-JUN-18 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 19:25:00 to 14-JUN-18 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMEMEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 19:39:00 to 14-JUN-18 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOHN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 19:50:00 to 14-JUN-18 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 19:50:00 to 14-JUN-18 19:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANDAREE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 20:10:00 to 14-JUN-18 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYDER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 20:14:00 to 14-JUN-18 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The tornado remained over rural areas and caused no damage. Therefore, the tornado was rated EF0.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 20:23:00 to 14-JUN-18 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEULAH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 20:31:00 to 14-JUN-18 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEMVIK
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 20:35:00 to 14-JUN-18 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 20:36:00 to 14-JUN-18 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 20:44:00 to 14-JUN-18 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZELTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 21:33:00 to 14-JUN-18 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANZIG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 14-JUN-18 21:34:00 to 14-JUN-18 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MIB)MINOT AFB
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public