Hail history for Eddy County, ND

Eddy County has 156 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 95 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 8.0″ (grapefruit) on July 21, 1969.

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 156 since 1966

1″ or larger 95 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 8.0″ grapefruit · July 21, 1969

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 Eddy County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 156 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 28, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 19, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 24, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
June 13, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 22, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 14, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Report from public of half dollar size hail.

June 28, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Photo received via social media. Largest hail stone estimated to be almost to golf ball sized, most of which were irregular and jagged shaped.

July 17, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golfball to baseball sized hail fell.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	5	4	24	63	35	23

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 Eddy County

Has it ever hailed in Eddy County?

Yes — 156 hail events have been recorded for Eddy County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 95 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Eddy County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Eddy County, ND is July 14, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Eddy County?

8.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 21, 1969. 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.