Hail history for Finley, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Finley since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Finley
- Last hail
- Sep 3, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 4, 2017
30 reports on 27 days since 1971 · #22 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Finley
- 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 Finley
The latest hail report in and around Finley is from September 3, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on September 3, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Finley logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 63% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #22 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Finley accounts for 17% of the 176 reports filed in Steele 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 4, 2017 near 1.99 ESE Finley Arpt.
Reports were up 125% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Finley 0.7
- Steele County 3.6
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Finley 11
- Steele County 44
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Finley 7%
- Steele County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | View |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.99 ESE Finley Arpt | Steele | — | 21:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 SW Finley | Steele | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.43 WSW Finley | Steele | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.1 SSW Finley | Steele | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Finley | Steele | $15K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 27%
- 1–2 in 20 67%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Finley | Steele | 17:56 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Finley | Steele | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.8 N Finley | Steele | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.43 WSW Finley | Steele | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.83 SE Finley | Steele | 23:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.43 WSW Finley | Steele | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 W Finley Arpt | Steele | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.93 W Finley Arpt | Steele | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.99 ESE Finley Arpt | Steele | 21:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 NE Pickert | Steele | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Finley | Steele | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.1 SSW Finley | Steele | 23:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Finley
Questions about hail in Finley
How often does it hail in Finley, North Dakota?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Finley since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Finley?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Finley?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 4, 2017 near 1.99 ESE Finley Arpt. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Finley?
The most recent report in this data is from September 3, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Finley had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 3, 2026.
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.