Hail history for Hillsboro, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsboro since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hillsboro
- Last hail
- Jul 11, 2017
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 15, 2007
15 reports on 12 days since 1969 · #117 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Hillsboro
- 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 Hillsboro
The latest hail report in and around Hillsboro is from July 11, 2017, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hillsboro logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 13% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #117 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hillsboro accounts for 10% of the 150 reports filed in Traill 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 15, 2007 near 1 W Hillsboro.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2014, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hillsboro 0.5
- Traill County 4.1
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hillsboro 6
- Traill County 43
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hillsboro 7%
- Traill County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 W Hillsboro | Traill | $200K | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Hillsboro | Traill | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Hillsboro | Traill | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Hillsboro | Traill | — | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Hillsboro | Traill | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 33%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Hillsboro | Traill | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Hillsboro | Traill | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 NE Hillsboro Arpt | Traill | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Hillsboro | Traill | — | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.47 E Hillsboro | Traill | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 SSE Taft | Traill | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.67 SW Hillsboro | Traill | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 W Hillsboro | Traill | $200K | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Hillsboro | Traill | — | 12:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 9 SE Thompson | Grand Forks | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Hillsboro | Traill | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Kathryn | Barnes | — | 09:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hillsboro
Questions about hail in Hillsboro
How often does it hail in Hillsboro, North Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsboro since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #117 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hillsboro?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hillsboro?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 15, 2007 near 1 W Hillsboro. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hillsboro?
The most recent report in this data is from July 11, 2017 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hillsboro had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hillsboro since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 11, 2017.
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.