Hail history for Hazen, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hazen since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hazen
- Last hail
- Jun 28, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 14, 1977
25 reports on 24 days since 1966 · #39 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Hazen
- 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 Hazen
The latest hail report in and around Hazen is from June 28, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 1, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hazen logged 16 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #39 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hazen accounts for 16% of the 154 reports filed in Mercer County.
12% 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 June 14, 1977.
Reports were down 22% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hazen 0.8
- Mercer County 4.8
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hazen 15
- Mercer County 48
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hazen 12%
- Mercer County 15%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1977 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Mercer | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 1966 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Mercer | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 2.25 inhen egg | Hazen | Mercer | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hazen | Mercer | $30K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mercer | — | 20:03 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 8 32%
- 1–2 in 14 56%
- 2 in + 3 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.83 SE Hazen | Mercer | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 SE Hazen | Mercer | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.47 E Hazen | Mercer | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.47 W Hazen | Mercer | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.87 W Hazen | Mercer | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.81 W Hazen | Mercer | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Hazen | Mercer | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.83 SE Hazen | Mercer | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Hazen | Mercer | 23:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 SE Hazen | Mercer | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 SE Hazen | Mercer | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.83 SE Hazen | Mercer | 18:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hazen
Questions about hail in Hazen
How often does it hail in Hazen, North Dakota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hazen since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hazen?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hazen?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 14, 1977. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hazen?
The most recent report in this data is from June 28, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hazen had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 28, 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.