Hail history for Divide County, ND

Divide County has 94 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 20, 2001.

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 94 since 1968

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 20, 2001

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 Divide County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 94 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 17, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 15, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 17, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 4, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 5, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 17, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Crops were severely damaged, including an entire canola field which was totaled.

June 24, 2010 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The large hail knocked holes in camper vents. The large hail also busted out the windows on a bus traveling near Noonan.

July 20, 2001 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

The hail storm leveled 250 acres of crops, ripped down tree branches and heavily damaged farm vehicles. Rainfall measured at 2.6 inches following the hail storm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	6	14	24	36	10

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 Divide County

Has it ever hailed in Divide County?

Yes — 94 hail events have been recorded for Divide County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Divide County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Divide County, ND is August 17, 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 Divide County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 20, 2001. 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.