Hail history for Burke County, ND

Burke County has 120 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) 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 120 since 1975

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · 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 Burke County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 120 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 7, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 7, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 6, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 15, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A vehicle was dented and a window was broken on a structure.

June 14, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

There was extensive damage in Portal, including to a fire truck.

June 24, 2010 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail up to the size of tennis balls lasted around 30 minutes and covered the ground. The large hail was accompanied with strong winds, and resulted in broken windows, damage to vehicles, and damage to siding and shingles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	15	20	31	40	13

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 Burke County

Has it ever hailed in Burke County?

Yes — 120 hail events have been recorded for Burke County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Burke County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Burke County, ND is August 7, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Burke County?

2.75″ (baseball), 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.