Hail history for Logan County, ND

Logan County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 75 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on August 26, 2007.

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 114 since 1958

1″ or larger 75 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · August 26, 2007

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 Logan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
September 19, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
September 19, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
September 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 3, 2021 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The hail caused some crop damage.

August 26, 2007 · 3.5″ (softball)

Multiple reports from various sources of large hail over north central and northeast Logan County, including in the city of Napoleon. Most of the hail was 1.50 to 2.50 inches in diameter. The largest stones were 3.50 inches diameter from 4 miles northeast of Napoleon to 8 miles northeast of Napoleon, and in the area 17 miles east of Napoleon. The swath of hail damage to crops was a few miles wide in spots.

June 24, 1998 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

One person was hit on the head while trying to get horses into the barn. Other damage occurred to neon signs, skylights, cars and windows.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	5	9	11	34	26	27

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 Logan County

Has it ever hailed in Logan County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Logan County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 75 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Logan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Logan 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 Logan County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on August 26, 2007. 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.