Hail history for Stark County, ND

Stark County has 221 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 165 of them 1″ or larger and 30 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 19, 2025.

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 221 since 1961

1″ or larger 165 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 30 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 19, 2025

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 Stark County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 221 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 20, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 20, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 20, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 20, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
July 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
June 19, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
June 19, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

July 20, 2025 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Windows were broken by the hail, while roofs and vehicles were damaged.

August 10, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Extensive property and crop damage were reported north of Richardton. No exact details were provided.

June 19, 2005 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Numerous homes, businesses, vehicles and other builds sustained major damage from the baseball size hail. Strong winds to 84 mph accompanied the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	10	10	14	29	44	80	34

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 Stark County

Has it ever hailed in Stark County?

Yes — 221 hail events have been recorded for Stark County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 165 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stark County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stark County, ND is July 20, 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 Stark County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 19, 2025. 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.