Hail history for Billings County, North Dakota
Every NOAA hail report filed in Billings County since 1971, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Billings County
- Last hail
- Aug 23, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 2, 2026
122 reports on 77 days since 1971 · #41 of 54 North Dakota counties
Hail map · Billings 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 Billings County
The latest hail report in Billings County is from August 23, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 2, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Billings County logged 67 reports on 41 hail days, about 3.4 reports a year. That is 26% less than the median North Dakota county (4.5 a year) and ranks #41 of 54 North Dakota counties for all-time reports. Billings County holds 1% of all 10,117 hail reports in North Dakota.
19% 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 July 2, 2026 near 11.09 S Fairfield.
Reports were up 48% in 2016–2025 (40) compared with 2006–2015 (27). The busiest year was 2020, with 12 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Billings County 3.4
- Median North Dakota county 4.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Billings County 41
- Median North Dakota county 48.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Billings County 19%
- Median North Dakota county 9%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 8 | 4 | 12 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | View |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 11.09 S Fairfield | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 5.3 SW Medora | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2005 | 3.00 inteacup | 5 N Fairfield | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 1989 | 3.00 inteacup | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.35 SW Fryburg | 15:55 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 32 26%
- 1–2 in 67 55%
- 2 in + 23 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 W Medora | 22:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 10.36 NE Fairfield | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 11.09 S Fairfield | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 10.62 NNE Fryburg | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 8.01 E Fairfield | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 10.88 NNE Fryburg | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Medora | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.02 WNW Medora | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 5.3 SW Medora | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.61 E Fairfield | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 7.66 S Fairfield | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.58 SSE Fairfield | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Billings County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Medora | 24 | 2.75 in |
Questions about hail in Billings County
How often does it hail in Billings County, North Dakota?
122 hail reports have been logged in Billings County since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.4 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 54 North Dakota counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Billings County?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Billings County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 2, 2026 near 11.09 S Fairfield. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Billings County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 23, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Billings County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 reports. The most recent was August 23, 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.