Hail history for Hettinger County, ND

Hettinger County has 162 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 126 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on July 13, 2010.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 162 since 1962

1″ or larger 126 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · July 13, 2010

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 Hettinger County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 162 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 20, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 19, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 15, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 17, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 19, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

August 30, 2021 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Vehicles were severely damaged, which included broken windshields.

July 13, 2010 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

County officials reported up to softball size hail in Burt. All vehicles left outside received major damage. The north side of homes sustained siding damage and broken windows. Roofs were also damaged from the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	3	11	22	35	67	21

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 Hettinger County

Has it ever hailed in Hettinger County?

Yes — 162 hail events have been recorded for Hettinger County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 126 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hettinger County?

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

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 13, 2010. 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.