Hail history for Kidder County, ND

Kidder County has 130 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 87 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 31, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

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 130 since 1977

1″ or larger 87 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 31, 1997

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 Kidder County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 130 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 24, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2022	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

August 28, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Some crop damage occurred.

July 16, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to the size of baseballs caused damage to a home.

August 31, 1997 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

hail ranging in size from 1.75 inches to 4.50 inches fell in a swath from Steele to Lake Isabel. Numerous tree and property damage reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	10	12	31	56	20

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 Kidder County

Has it ever hailed in Kidder County?

Yes — 130 hail events have been recorded for Kidder County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1977, including 87 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kidder County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kidder County, ND is July 9, 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 Kidder County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 31, 1997. 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.