Hail history for Ramsey County, ND

Ramsey County has 219 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 113 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 10, 2006.

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 219 since 1962

1″ or larger 113 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 10, 2006

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 Ramsey County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 219 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 12, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 12, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 12, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 12, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
October 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 12, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Report relayed via broadcast media.

June 2, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Large hail fell sporadically along with very heavy rain.

July 9, 2016 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The hail was mostly quarter to ping pong ball sized.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	4	11	36	97	52	16

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 Ramsey County

Has it ever hailed in Ramsey County?

Yes — 219 hail events have been recorded for Ramsey County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 113 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ramsey County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ramsey County, ND is September 12, 2025, 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 Ramsey County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 10, 2006. 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.