Hail history for Pierce County, ND

Pierce County has 93 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 68 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 26, 1986.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 93 since 1973

1″ or larger 68 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 26, 1986

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 Pierce County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 93 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 11, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 14, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 20, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 9, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 3, 2016 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Large hail occurred in the city of Rugby, with the largest hail falling near the intersection of US Highway 2 and ND Highway 3 on the south end of town. Damage occurred to structures and automobiles, and south of town to crops.

May 17, 1998 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Reported by law enforcement at Red Lake.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	7	2	18	26	28	12

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 Pierce County

Has it ever hailed in Pierce County?

Yes — 93 hail events have been recorded for Pierce County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 68 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pierce County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pierce County, ND is September 11, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Pierce County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 26, 1986. 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.