Hail history for Burlington, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burlington
- Last hail
- Sep 20, 2019
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 20, 2019
15 reports on 13 days since 1964 · #112 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Burlington
- 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 Burlington
The latest hail report in and around Burlington is from September 20, 2019, 2.75 in (baseball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burlington logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 13% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #112 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burlington accounts for 5% of the 290 reports filed in Ward County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on September 20, 2019 near 0.46 W Burlington.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (53% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burlington 0.5
- Ward County 7.9
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burlington 8
- Ward County 78
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burlington 7%
- Ward County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.46 W Burlington | Ward | $200K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Burlington | Ward | — | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Burlington | Ward | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.09 WSW Burlington | Ward | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.96 WNW Burlington | Ward | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 27%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.46 W Burlington | Ward | $200K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.09 WSW Burlington | Ward | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.96 WNW Burlington | Ward | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.96 WNW Burlington | Ward | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 E Burlington | Ward | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 W Burlington | Ward | — | 05:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Burlington | Ward | — | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.46 W Burlington | Ward | — | 00:32 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Burlington | Ward | — | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Burlington | Ward | — | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Burlington | Ward | — | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Burlington | Ward | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burlington
Questions about hail in Burlington
How often does it hail in Burlington, North Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #112 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burlington?
Most reports come in July, June, April. July alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burlington?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 20, 2019 near 0.46 W Burlington. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burlington?
The most recent report in this data is from September 20, 2019 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burlington had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 20, 2019.
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.