Hail history for Heimdal, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Heimdal since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Heimdal
- Last hail
- Jul 9, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 2, 1965
12 reports on 11 days since 1965 · #152 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Heimdal
- 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 Heimdal
The latest hail report in and around Heimdal is from July 9, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 9, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Heimdal logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #152 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Heimdal accounts for 10% of the 126 reports filed in Wells County.
17% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 2, 1965.
The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (42% of reports); 17% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Heimdal 0.3
- Wells County 3.7
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Heimdal 4
- Wells County 47
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Heimdal 17%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1965 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wells | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.55 WSW Heimdal | Wells | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.55 WSW Heimdal | Wells | 11:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.86 W Heimdal | Wells | 11:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 10 W Hamberg | Wells | 20:15 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 3 25%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 2 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.55 WSW Heimdal | Wells | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.55 WSW Heimdal | Wells | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.55 WSW Heimdal | Wells | 11:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.86 W Heimdal | Wells | 11:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NNW Heimdal | Wells | 06:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 10 W Hamberg | Wells | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 W Hamberg | Wells | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Heimdal | Wells | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 E Harvey | Wells | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Heimdal | Wells | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Heimdal | Wells | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1965 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wells | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Heimdal
- Fessenden 16 km · 10
- Harvey 21 km · 20
- Maddock 21 km · 19
- Esmond 28 km · 20
- Oberon 36 km · 11
- Sheyenne 40 km · 18
- New Rockford 41 km · 40
- Minnewaukan 43 km · 16
Questions about hail in Heimdal
How often does it hail in Heimdal, North Dakota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Heimdal since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #152 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Heimdal?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Heimdal?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 2, 1965. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Heimdal?
The most recent report in this data is from July 9, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Heimdal had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 9, 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.