Hail history for Esmond, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Esmond since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Esmond
- Last hail
- Sep 19, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 23, 2008
20 reports on 17 days since 1981 · #71 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Esmond
- 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 Esmond
The latest hail report in and around Esmond is from September 19, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Esmond logged 7 reports on 5 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 #71 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Esmond accounts for 7% of the 301 reports filed in Benson County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 23, 2008 near Esmond.
The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Esmond 0.3
- Benson County 6.6
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Esmond 5
- Benson County 66
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Esmond 0%
- Benson County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Esmond | Benson | $20K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Esmond | Benson | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Benson | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NW Esmond | Benson | — | 03:45 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Esmond | Benson | — | 13:38 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 9 45%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 NNE Esmond | Benson | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.77 W Esmond | Benson | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.77 W Esmond | Benson | — | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Esmond | Benson | $20K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Esmond | Benson | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Esmond | Benson | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 E Esmond | Benson | — | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NW Esmond | Benson | — | 03:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SE Esmond | Benson | — | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Esmond | Benson | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Esmond | Benson | — | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Esmond | Benson | — | 02:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Esmond
Questions about hail in Esmond
How often does it hail in Esmond, North Dakota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Esmond since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #71 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Esmond?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Esmond?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 23, 2008 near Esmond. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Esmond?
The most recent report in this data is from September 19, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Esmond had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Esmond since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 19, 2017.
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.