Hail history for Epping, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Epping since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Epping
- Last hail
- Aug 7, 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 · Jul 29, 2010
10 reports on 10 days since 1986 · #191 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Epping
- 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 Epping
The latest hail report in and around Epping is from August 7, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 1, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Epping logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 13% less than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #191 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Epping accounts for 4% of the 232 reports filed in Williams 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 29, 2010 near 0.46 W Epping.
The busiest year was 2003, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (30% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Epping 0.3
- Williams County 8.1
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Epping 7
- Williams County 68
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Epping 10%
- Williams County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | $50K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Epping | Williams | — | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Williams | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | — | 20:57 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 3 30%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SSW Epping | Williams | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | — | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | — | 09:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.46 W Epping | Williams | $50K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Epping | Williams | — | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Epping | Williams | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Williams | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Epping
- Ray 15 km · 15
- Williston 24 km · 56
- Tioga 33 km · 10
- Watford City 54 km · 28
- Alexander 54 km · 16
Questions about hail in Epping
How often does it hail in Epping, North Dakota?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Epping since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #191 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Epping?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Epping?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 29, 2010 near 0.46 W Epping. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Epping?
The most recent report in this data is from August 7, 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 Epping 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 August 7, 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.