Hail history for Adams County, North Dakota
Every NOAA hail report filed in Adams County since 1962, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Adams County
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 30, 2021
156 reports on 105 days since 1962 · #31 of 54 North Dakota counties
Hail map · Adams County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Adams County
The latest hail report in Adams County is from June 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 9, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Adams County logged 95 reports on 56 hail days, about 4.8 reports a year. That is about the same as the median North Dakota county (4.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 54 North Dakota counties for all-time reports. Adams County holds 2% of all 10,117 hail reports in North Dakota.
15% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 9% for the median North Dakota county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on August 30, 2021 near 8.42 N Haynes.
Reports were up 38% in 2016–2025 (55) compared with 2006–2015 (40). The busiest year was 2018, with 17 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Adams County 4.8
- Median North Dakota county 4.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Adams County 56
- Median North Dakota county 48.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Adams County 15%
- Median North Dakota county 9%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 8.42 N Haynes | $350K | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 3.00 inteacup | 5.55 N Hettinger Arpt | $100K | 05:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.84 SW Hettinger | $15K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 11.2 NE Reeder | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 7.89 SW Bucyrus | $70K | 18:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 43 28%
- 1–2 in 90 58%
- 2 in + 23 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Hettinger | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.84 SE Hettinger | $250K | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 17.29 E Haynes | — | 06:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Haynes | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.34 NE Reeder | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 18.12 NE Haynes | — | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.39 NNW Hettinger Arpt | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 16.56 ENE Haynes | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.93 N Bucyrus | $15K | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.52 NW Haynes | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Hettinger | — | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 8.42 N Haynes | $350K | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Adams County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes | 8 | 8 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| Bucyrus | 5 | 5 | Jul 10, 2016 |
Questions about hail in Adams County
How often does it hail in Adams County, North Dakota?
156 hail reports have been logged in Adams County since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.8 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 54 North Dakota counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Adams County?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Adams County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 30, 2021 near 8.42 N Haynes. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Adams County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Adams County had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was June 29, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.