Hail history for Pembina County, ND

Pembina County has 235 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 151 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 27, 1990.

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 235 since 1962

1″ or larger 151 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 25 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 27, 1990

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 Pembina County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 235 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 22, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 22, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
July 22, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
July 22, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 23, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 22, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reports quarter sized hail, still hailing at time of report.

July 11, 2017 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Large hail covered Interstate 29 near mile point 200.

July 18, 2001 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The hail knocked out a yard light and damaged several vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	9	13	47	87	57	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 Pembina County

Has it ever hailed in Pembina County?

Yes — 235 hail events have been recorded for Pembina County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 151 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pembina County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pembina County, ND is July 22, 2024, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Pembina County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 27, 1990. 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.