Hail history for Stutsman County, ND

Stutsman County has 256 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 190 of them 1″ or larger and 26 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 31, 1997.

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 256 since 1957

1″ or larger 190 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 26 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 31, 1997

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 Stutsman County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 256 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 20, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
June 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
July 15, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 15, 2024	3.5″	Softball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 20, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail to three inches in dimameter caused significant damage throughout the city of Jamestown and surrounding areas. Many roofs were damaged, with a few having holes punched through the sheathing. Vehicles throughout the city were severely damged.

August 31, 1997 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

property damage estimated

August 31, 1997 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

hail fell in Jamestown for 70 minutes, with hail ranging in size from marble to softball. Extensive damage done

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	6	7	36	31	69	68	36

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 Stutsman County

Has it ever hailed in Stutsman County?

Yes — 256 hail events have been recorded for Stutsman County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 190 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stutsman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stutsman County, ND is July 9, 2025, 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 Stutsman County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 31, 1997. 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.