Hail history for Cavalier County, ND

Cavalier County has 229 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 143 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 19, 2003.

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 229 since 1955

1″ or larger 143 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 19, 2003

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 Cavalier County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 229 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 25, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 25, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 1, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hailed about 15 minutes, with sizes ranging from under a quarter to near/slightly larger then a quarter. Significant damage to fields in the area, especially canola.

July 5, 2014 · 4.0″ (softball)

Softball sized holes in a lawn were made by large hail that fell north-northeast of Langdon. Windshields were busted out and there was major damage to the siding on a house. Major crop damage was also reported.

August 31, 2002 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

The large hail broke windows, smashed windshields. damaged siding and vehicles, and left dents in the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	1	13	12	34	110	45	11

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 Cavalier County

Has it ever hailed in Cavalier County?

Yes — 229 hail events have been recorded for Cavalier County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 143 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cavalier County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cavalier County, ND is September 1, 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 Cavalier County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 19, 2003. 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.