Hail history for Bottineau County, ND

Bottineau County has 182 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 130 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 14, 2018.

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 182 since 1955

1″ or larger 130 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 14, 2018

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 Bottineau County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 182 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 10, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 10, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 14, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 14, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 14, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
July 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 10, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Damage to home, vehicles, and buildings.

September 20, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A window was broken on the home, and holes were punched in the siding.

June 14, 2018 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Farm damage occurred to buildings and crops.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	4	18	11	50	64	31

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 Bottineau County

Has it ever hailed in Bottineau County?

Yes — 182 hail events have been recorded for Bottineau County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 130 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bottineau County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bottineau County, ND is July 10, 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 Bottineau County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 14, 2018. 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.