Hail history for Adams County, ND

Adams County has 155 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 112 of them 1″ or larger and 23 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on August 30, 2021.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 155 since 1962

1″ or larger 112 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 23 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · August 30, 2021

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Adams County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Adams County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 155 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 9, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 11, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 23, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Adams County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 9, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Multiple vehicles were severely dented and roofs were damaged.

August 30, 2021 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A long lived supercell thunderstorm produced a path of destruction near Haynes. At one farm, large hail punched many holes through the metal roofs on pole barns and also into a hot-tub cover. Five vehicles were substantially damaged. Windows were broken on pole barns, and an exhaust vent for a pole barn furnace was busted off. To the south-southeast the destruction continued, with very large hail continuing to fall.

June 28, 2018 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Homes in the area suffered extensive damage due to the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	6	11	16	36	63	22

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Adams County

Has it ever hailed in Adams County?

Yes — 155 hail events have been recorded for Adams County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 112 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Adams County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Adams County, ND is July 9, 2025, with 2.5″ (tennis ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Adams County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on August 30, 2021. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.