Hail history for Wells County, ND

Wells County has 122 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 89 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 28, 2018.

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 122 since 1963

1″ or larger 89 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · June 28, 2018

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 Wells County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 122 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 12, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 27, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 27, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Wind driven hail caused extensive damage throughout the community of Bowdon, with most homes suffering broken windows. Significant vehicle damage also occurred along with widespread roof damage.

June 28, 2018 · 3.5″ (softball)

There was damage to the gutters, siding, and roof of the home and other farm buildings. Crop damage was minimal as there was no wind with the hail.

June 17, 2007 · 3.5″ (softball)

Damage to corn and soybeans on a farm 5 miles north-northeast of Harvey.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	3	6	12	36	41	19

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 Wells County

Has it ever hailed in Wells County?

Yes — 122 hail events have been recorded for Wells County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 89 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wells County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wells County, ND is September 12, 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 Wells County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on June 28, 2018. 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.