Hail history for McIntosh County, ND

McIntosh County has 146 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 106 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 9, 2001.

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 146 since 1960

1″ or larger 106 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 9, 2001

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 McIntosh County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 146 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 21, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

July 21, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Extensive crop damage occurred.

May 22, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The hail resulted in damage to vehicles.

June 9, 2001 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Vehicle lot severely damaged. Widespread auto and roof damage throughout the city.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	6	10	18	46	40	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 McIntosh County

Has it ever hailed in McIntosh County?

Yes — 146 hail events have been recorded for McIntosh County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 106 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McIntosh County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McIntosh County, ND is June 2, 2024, 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 McIntosh County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 9, 2001. 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.