Severe thunderstorms moved from northeast Montana into northwest North Dakota ahead of an upper level low, spreading into north central North Dakota as a low-level jet increased in intensity. During the initial storms, damaging winds were the main threat. The strongest winds were estimated at 95 mph over the Wildrose area in Williams County where outbuildings were damaged, sheet metal detached from buildings damaged vehicles, and trees were uprooted and snapped. Later, storms had a mix of hail and damaging wind gusts. The largest hail reported was three inches in diameter, causing damage in the Williston area of Williams County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 20:13:00 to 18-JUL-22 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALKABO
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 20:44:00 to 18-JUL-22 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONETRAILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 20:45:00 to 18-JUL-22 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZAHL
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 21:07:00 to 18-JUL-22 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALAMO
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 21:23:00 to 18-JUL-22 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBY
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 21:33:00 to 18-JUL-22 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOONAN
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 22:05:00 to 18-JUL-22 22:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 22:09:00 to 18-JUL-22 22:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWBELLS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 22:20:00 to 18-JUL-22 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWBELLS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 22:35:00 to 18-JUL-22 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 22:35:00 to 18-JUL-22 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ISN)SLOULIN FLD WIL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 23:05:00 to 18-JUL-22 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 23:08:00 to 18-JUL-22 23:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 23:50:00 to 18-JUL-22 23:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUNDS VLY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUL-22 01:15:00 to 19-JUL-22 01:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANSFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUL-22 01:47:00 to 19-JUL-22 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINOT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUL-22 02:38:00 to 19-JUL-22 02:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELCOURT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUL-22 02:55:00 to 19-JUL-22 02:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 21:15:00 to 18-JUL-22 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILDROSE
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 325.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sheet metal walls from out-buildings were blown into vehicles, campers, and motorhomes causing damage in the Wildrose area. Some trees were uprooted, with a few large diameter trees snapped and blocking streets. Power was out to the entire town.

Hail in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 18-JUL-22 22:37:00 to 18-JUL-22 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail fell over the Williston area causing damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 19-JUL-22 02:42:00 to 19-JUL-22 02:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELCOURT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of properties north of Belcourt suffered wind damage. Roofing materials were partially lost on a home. Outbuildings were damaged, along with lawn decorations. Some tree branches were broken.