Hail history for Fessenden, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fessenden since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fessenden
- Last hail
- Sep 12, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 9, 2021
10 reports on 7 days since 2000 · #193 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Fessenden
- 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 Fessenden
The latest hail report in and around Fessenden is from September 12, 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 September 12, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fessenden 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 #193 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fessenden accounts for 8% of the 126 reports filed in Wells 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 2.75 in (baseball) on August 9, 2021 near 0.93 W Fessenden.
The busiest year was 2000, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (30% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fessenden 0.3
- Wells County 3.7
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fessenden 5
- Wells County 47
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fessenden 10%
- Wells 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.93 W Fessenden | Wells | $300K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.4 W Fessenden | Wells | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 W Fessenden | Wells | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Fessenden | Wells | — | 09:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 NW Fessenden | Wells | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Fessenden | Wells | — | 09:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 NW Fessenden | Wells | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.93 W Fessenden | Wells | $300K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.4 W Fessenden | Wells | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 W Fessenden | Wells | — | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 W Fessenden | Wells | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 W Fessenden | Wells | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Fessenden | Wells | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Fessenden | Wells | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SW Fessenden | Wells | — | 00:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fessenden
- Heimdal 16 km · 12
- Harvey 27 km · 20
- Maddock 36 km · 19
- New Rockford 37 km · 40
- Carrington 43 km · 22
- Sheyenne 43 km · 18
- Esmond 44 km · 20
- Oberon 44 km · 11
Questions about hail in Fessenden
How often does it hail in Fessenden, North Dakota?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fessenden since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #193 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fessenden?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fessenden?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 9, 2021 near 0.93 W Fessenden. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fessenden?
The most recent report in this data is from September 12, 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 Fessenden 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 September 12, 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.