Hail history for Towner County, ND

Towner County has 154 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 109 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 27, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 154 since 1964

1″ or larger 109 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 27, 2006

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 Towner County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 154 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 18, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 17, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 11, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Estimated hail size with a few stones up to one inch in size.

August 3, 2016 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail fell along highway 66.

August 3, 2016 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The hail covered the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	4	8	21	69	41	9

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 Towner County

Has it ever hailed in Towner County?

Yes — 154 hail events have been recorded for Towner County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 109 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Towner County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Towner County, ND is September 11, 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 Towner County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 27, 2006. 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.