Hail history for Belfield, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belfield since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Belfield
- Last hail
- Jul 5, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 12, 2010
26 reports on 18 days since 1983 · #36 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Belfield
- 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 Belfield
The latest hail report in and around Belfield is from July 5, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 5, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Belfield logged 19 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #36 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Belfield accounts for 12% of the 226 reports filed in Stark 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 August 12, 2010 near 0.69 N Belfield.
Reports were down 42% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2018, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (23% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Belfield 0.9
- Stark County 7.0
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Belfield 11
- Stark County 71
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Belfield 0%
- Stark County 14%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Belfield | Stark | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Belfield | Stark | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Belfield | Stark | $50K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Belfield | Stark | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stark | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 31%
- 1–2 in 18 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Belfield | Stark | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Belfield | Stark | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Belfield | Stark | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.84 NW Belfield | Stark | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Belfield | Stark | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Belfield | Stark | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 NE Belfield | Stark | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Belfield | Stark | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 NE Belfield | Stark | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Belfield | Stark | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Belfield | Stark | 06:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Belfield | Stark | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Belfield
- Medora 25 km · 24
- Dickinson 30 km · 53
- Amidon 46 km · 29
- New England 46 km · 28
- Gladstone 47 km · 10
- Sentinel Butte 49 km · 10
- Taylor 59 km · 12
Questions about hail in Belfield
How often does it hail in Belfield, North Dakota?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belfield since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Belfield?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Belfield?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 12, 2010 near 0.69 N Belfield. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Belfield?
The most recent report in this data is from July 5, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Belfield had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 5, 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.