Hail history for Forbes, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Forbes since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Forbes
- Last hail
- Jul 24, 2026
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.75 in
- teacup · Aug 23, 2020
15 reports on 10 days since 1997 · #115 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Forbes
- 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 Forbes
The latest hail report in and around Forbes is from July 24, 2026, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Forbes logged 6 reports on 4 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 #115 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Forbes accounts for 11% of the 141 reports filed in Dickey County.
27% 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 3.75 in (teacup) on August 23, 2020 near 1.44 E Forbes.
The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Forbes 0.3
- Dickey County 3.7
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Forbes 4
- Dickey County 42
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Forbes 27%
- Dickey County 13%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2020 | 3.75 inteacup | 1.44 E Forbes | Dickey | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Forbes | Dickey | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Forbes | Dickey | $200K | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.46 NNE Forbes | Dickey | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Forbes | Dickey | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 20%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 4 27%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Forbes | Dickey | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Forbes | Dickey | $200K | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 3.75 inteacup | 1.44 E Forbes | Dickey | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.46 NNE Forbes | Dickey | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.36 W Forbes | Dickey | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Forbes | Dickey | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 WNW Forbes | Dickey | — | 03:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Forbes | Dickey | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Forbes | Dickey | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Forbes | Dickey | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Forbes | Dickey | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Forbes | Dickey | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Forbes
Questions about hail in Forbes
How often does it hail in Forbes, North Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Forbes since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #115 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Forbes?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Forbes?
3.75 in (teacup size) on August 23, 2020 near 1.44 E Forbes. 27% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Forbes?
The most recent report in this data is from July 24, 2026 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Forbes 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 July 24, 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.