Hail history for Alexander, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexander since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alexander
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 2, 2019
16 reports on 12 days since 1983 · #102 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Alexander
- 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 Alexander
The latest hail report in and around Alexander is from June 10, 2021, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alexander logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 63% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #102 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alexander accounts for 7% of the 227 reports filed in McKenzie County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median North Dakota town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 2, 2019 near 0.46 E Alexander.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (44% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alexander 0.7
- McKenzie County 7.0
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alexander 10
- McKenzie County 62
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alexander 0%
- McKenzie County 10%
- Median North Dakota town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Alexander | Mckenzie | 10:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.98 WSW Alexander | Mckenzie | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 10:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 19%
- 1–2 in 13 81%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.98 WSW Alexander | Mckenzie | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 E Alexander | Mckenzie | 10:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 10:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 E Alexander | Mckenzie | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 E Alexander | Mckenzie | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.83 SE Alexander | Mckenzie | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alexander
- Watford City 28 km · 28
- Williston 39 km · 56
- Epping 54 km · 10
Questions about hail in Alexander
How often does it hail in Alexander, North Dakota?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexander since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alexander?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alexander?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 2, 2019 near 0.46 E Alexander. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alexander?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2021 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alexander had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexander since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 10, 2021.
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.