Hail history for Drake, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Drake since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Drake
- Last hail
- Sep 16, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 6, 2004
10 reports on 10 days since 2002 · #189 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Drake
- 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 Drake
The latest hail report in and around Drake is from September 16, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on September 16, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Drake logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #189 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Drake accounts for 5% of the 204 reports filed in McHenry County.
10% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 6, 2004 near Drake.
The busiest year was 2007, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Drake 0.3
- McHenry County 6.3
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Drake 6
- McHenry County 52
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Drake 10%
- McHenry 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Drake | Mchenry | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Drake | Mchenry | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.94 S Drake | Mchenry | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Drake | Mchenry | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.93 E Drake | Mchenry | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 60%
- 1–2 in 3 30%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.93 E Drake | Mchenry | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.94 S Drake | Mchenry | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Drake | Mchenry | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 NW Anamoose | Mchenry | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.46 W Drake | Mchenry | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Drake | Mchenry | 02:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Drake | Mchenry | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Drake | Mchenry | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Drake | Mchenry | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Drake | Mchenry | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Drake
Questions about hail in Drake
How often does it hail in Drake, North Dakota?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Drake since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #189 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Drake?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Drake?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 6, 2004 near Drake. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Drake?
The most recent report in this data is from September 16, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Drake had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 16, 2024.
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.