Hail history for Richland County, ND

Richland County has 296 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 177 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 14, 1998.

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 296 since 1958

1″ or larger 177 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 14, 1998

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 Richland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 296 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 28, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
July 10, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 28, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public sent in photo of hail beside a quarter.

August 29, 2013 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail up to tennis ball size fell in and around Walcott.

June 18, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The hail fell at the intersection of county roads 8 and 1.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	6	32	49	118	66	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 Richland County

Has it ever hailed in Richland County?

Yes — 296 hail events have been recorded for Richland County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 177 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Richland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Richland County, ND is June 28, 2025, 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 Richland County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 14, 1998. 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.