National Weather ServiceNorth DakotaHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in North Dakota
The National Weather Service issued 14 high wind warnings for North Dakota in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 24% above the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Adams was covered most often (77 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does North Dakota get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of North Dakota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does North Dakota get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in North Dakota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 77 | 12 | September 14, 2026 |
| Bowman | 77 | 12 | September 14, 2026 |
| Hettinger | 75 | 12 | September 14, 2026 |
| Slope | 74 | 11 | September 14, 2026 |
| Golden Valley | 68 | 10 | September 14, 2026 |
| Stark | 68 | 11 | September 14, 2026 |
| Billings | 67 | 10 | September 14, 2026 |
| Dunn | 58 | 10 | September 14, 2026 |
| Grant | 58 | 10 | March 12, 2026 |
| Sioux | 57 | 8 | March 12, 2026 |
| McKenzie | 55 | 11 | September 14, 2026 |
| Morton | 50 | 8 | March 12, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest high wind warnings for North Dakota in AreaZine's record
NWS BismarckWarningSeptember 14, 2026
High Wind Warning: Divide, Burke, Renville and 15 more, ND
Expired 12:00 a.m. CDT, September 15, 2026
NWS Grand ForksWarningMay 15, 2026
High Wind Warning: Benson, ND
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, May 15, 2026
NWS BismarckWarningMay 14, 2026
High Wind Warning: Bottineau, Rolette, McHenry and 1 more, ND
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, May 15, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in North Dakota.