Hail history for Golden Valley County, ND

Golden Valley County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 91 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 8, 2002.

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 117 since 1973

1″ or larger 91 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 8, 2002

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 Golden Valley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 20, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
July 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 20, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail was driven by 60 mph winds, breaking 3 windows and damaging the siding on a home.

July 25, 2001 · 2.75″ (baseball)

This is the same storm which produced an f2 tornado 5 miles east...northeast of Golva. Reportes of "rivers" of water and hail caused localize flooding.

July 10, 2000 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The storm produced a 45 minuate hail storm which broke out windows of homes, automobles and shredded siding on a home. Six antelope were killed. Several cattle were injured.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	19	11	49	18	16

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 Golden Valley County

Has it ever hailed in Golden Valley County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Golden Valley County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 91 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Golden Valley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Golden Valley County, ND is July 20, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Golden Valley County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 8, 2002. 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.