Thunderstorm Wind — Mercer, North Dakota

2024-07-30 · near Hazen, Mercer, North Dakota

Event narrative

Tree damage occurred in the city of Hazen.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms formed near and ahead of a weak surface low over western North Dakota along a weak warm front, with some storms becoming severe. The strongest wind gust estimated at 75 mph occurred at Hazen in Mercer County where tree damage was reported. The largest reported hail was one-inch in diameter, occurring around Minot and to the north of Rice Lake in Ward County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203863. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.