Hail history for Renville County, ND

Renville County has 91 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 64 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 21, 2017.

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 91 since 1980

1″ or larger 64 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 21, 2017

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 Renville County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 91 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 6, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 6, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 1, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 6, 2024 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The hail combined with thunderstorm wind gusts to damage the roof and siding on a home.

July 3, 1994 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail damaged buildings, cars, and crops. Crop damage was estimated at 50 to 100 percent in some areas.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	7	10	23	35	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 Renville County

Has it ever hailed in Renville County?

Yes — 91 hail events have been recorded for Renville County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 64 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Renville County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Renville County, ND is August 6, 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 Renville County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 21, 2017. 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.