Hail history for Binford, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Binford since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Binford
- Last hail
- Jun 22, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 9, 2021
18 reports on 16 days since 1982 · #88 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Binford
- 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 Binford
The latest hail report in and around Binford is from June 22, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Binford logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #88 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Binford accounts for 11% of the 159 reports filed in Griggs County.
22% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 9, 2021 near 0.93 E Binford.
The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Binford 0.3
- Griggs County 3.5
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Binford 5
- Griggs County 41
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Binford 22%
- Griggs County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.93 E Binford | Griggs | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2004 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 W Bisbee | Towner | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 1982 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Griggs | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1988 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Griggs | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Griggs | 16:40 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 7 39%
- 1–2 in 7 39%
- 2 in + 4 22%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Binford | Griggs | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Binford | Griggs | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.93 E Binford | Griggs | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.32 SE Mose | Griggs | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 3.33 SW Binford | Griggs | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Gwinner | Sargent | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2004 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 W Bisbee | Towner | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Jessie | Griggs | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 S Binford | Griggs | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Binford | Griggs | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 6 NW Jessie | Griggs | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Binford | Griggs | 10:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Binford
Questions about hail in Binford
How often does it hail in Binford, North Dakota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Binford since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #88 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Binford?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Binford?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 9, 2021 near 0.93 E Binford. 22% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Binford?
The most recent report in this data is from June 22, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Binford 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 June 22, 2025.
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.