Hail history for Billings County, ND

Billings County has 113 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 81 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 16, 2005.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 113 since 1971

1″ or larger 81 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 19 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 16, 2005

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 Billings County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 113 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 27, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 13, 2022	0.75″	Penny
July 8, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
July 12, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 12, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 12, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

June 2, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A roof was damaged on a home.

September 9, 2010 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Strong thunderstorm winds accompanied the large hail.

July 16, 2005 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Reported on Highway 85.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	10	16	31	38	17

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 Billings County

Has it ever hailed in Billings County?

Yes — 113 hail events have been recorded for Billings County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 81 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Billings County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Billings County, ND is June 20, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Billings County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 16, 2005. 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.