An upper level short wave trough moving through the region resulted in severe thunderstorms developing over south central North Dakota. Initially, a severe thunderstorm quickly developed and moved through the Bismarck and Lincoln areas of Burleigh County, with a second storm developing right behind the first one following a similar track. There was a report of tennis ball size hail in the north side of Bismarck, with most locations seeing quarter to golf ball size hail. The area around the Bismarck Airport received no hail. Where hail fell there was widespread roof and vehicle damage. Additional severe storms developed to the south and east, resulting in many reports of crop damage. Although hail was the main threat with these storms, one storm produced reported 65 mph wind gusts near Zeeland in McIntosh County.

Hail in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 15:50:00 to 21-JUL-22 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOFFIT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 15:58:00 to 21-JUL-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 16:42:00 to 21-JUL-22 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANTHONY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 16:50:00 to 21-JUL-22 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANTHONY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 16:51:00 to 21-JUL-22 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANTHONY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Public

Considerable crop damage occurred as the hail combined with gusty winds.

Hail in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 16:59:00 to 21-JUL-22 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSTAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 17:02:00 to 21-JUL-22 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSTAD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 17:30:00 to 21-JUL-22 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORBES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 17:45:00 to 21-JUL-22 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 17:55:00 to 21-JUL-22 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRASBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 18:25:00 to 21-JUL-22 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZEELAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public.

Hail in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 18:35:00 to 21-JUL-22 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 18:55:00 to 21-JUL-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTPELIER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 19:14:00 to 21-JUL-22 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 19:49:00 to 21-JUL-22 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPOLEON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 19:51:00 to 21-JUL-22 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPOLEON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 20:31:00 to 21-JUL-22 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Public

Extensive crop damage occurred.

Hail in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 20:33:00 to 21-JUL-22 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRICOURT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 15:05:00 to 21-JUL-22 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISMARCK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

This was the first of two storms that produced severe hail over the Bismarck and Lincoln areas of Burleigh County. Initially, quarter to ping pong ball size hail fell just to the northwest of Bismarck, but hail size increased as the storm moved through the city. Many roofs and vehicles were damaged, along with recreational vehicles at dealerships.

Hail in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 15:33:00 to 21-JUL-22 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISMARCK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This is the second of two storms that moved through the Bismarck and Lincoln areas. Additional damage to roofs and vehicles occurred with this storm.

Hail in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 16:05:00 to 21-JUL-22 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 125.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread crop damage occurred as the large hail combined with gusty winds.

Hail in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 18:51:00 to 21-JUL-22 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: YPSILANTI
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Public

Crop damage occurred in the area.

Hail in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 21-JUL-22 21:07:00 to 21-JUL-22 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLENDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Crops were damaged by the hail.