Hail history for Hettinger, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hettinger since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hettinger
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 21, 2016
29 reports on 25 days since 1962 · #26 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Hettinger
- 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 Hettinger
The latest hail report in and around Hettinger is from June 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 9, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hettinger logged 16 reports on 12 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 #26 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hettinger accounts for 19% of the 156 reports filed in Adams 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 21, 2016 near 0.84 SW Hettinger.
Reports were up 120% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2018, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (52% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hettinger 0.8
- Adams County 4.8
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hettinger 12
- Adams County 56
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hettinger 10%
- Adams 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.84 SW Hettinger | Adams | $15K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hettinger | Adams | $7.0 million3 injured | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.84 SE Hettinger | Adams | $250K | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Hettinger Arpt | Adams | $500K | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | $50K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 21%
- 1–2 in 20 69%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.84 SE Hettinger | Adams | $250K | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | — | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | — | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | — | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | — | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Hettinger Arpt | Adams | $500K | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Hettinger | Adams | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 NE Hettinger Arpt | Adams | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.84 SW Hettinger | Adams | $15K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hettinger
Questions about hail in Hettinger
How often does it hail in Hettinger, North Dakota?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hettinger since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #26 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hettinger?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 52% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hettinger?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 21, 2016 near 0.84 SW Hettinger. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hettinger?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hettinger had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 29, 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.