Hail history for Ransom County, ND

Ransom County has 170 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 114 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 24, 1991.

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 170 since 1959

1″ or larger 114 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 24, 1991

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 Ransom County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 170 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 5, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
July 10, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 25, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
June 11, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2021	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

August 5, 2022 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Sheets of half-dollar-sized hail, with periods of heavy rain.

June 11, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail report was relayed via media.

June 8, 2021 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Public report of measured 2.25-inch diameter hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	2	22	28	63	38	14

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 Ransom County

Has it ever hailed in Ransom County?

Yes — 170 hail events have been recorded for Ransom County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 114 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ransom County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ransom County, ND is August 5, 2022, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Ransom County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 24, 1991. 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.