Hail history for Jamestown, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jamestown since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jamestown
- Last hail
- Jun 9, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 31, 1997
61 reports on 50 days since 1957 · #5 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Jamestown
- 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 Jamestown
The latest hail report in and around Jamestown is from June 9, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jamestown logged 23 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #5 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jamestown accounts for 24% of the 258 reports filed in Stutsman County.
8% 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 4.50 in (softball) on August 31, 1997 near Jamestown.
Reports were up 129% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1980, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in July (28% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jamestown 1.1
- Stutsman County 6.0
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jamestown 17
- Stutsman County 67
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jamestown 8%
- Stutsman County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1997 | 4.50 insoftball | Jamestown | Stutsman | $10.0 million | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.43 WSW Jamestown | Stutsman | $10.0 million | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Stutsman | — | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Stutsman | — | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1980 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Stutsman | — | 12:30 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 20 33%
- 1–2 in 36 59%
- 2 in + 5 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NW Jamestown | Stutsman | — | 22:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.17 SW Jamestown | Stutsman | — | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.43 WSW Jamestown | Stutsman | $10.0 million | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.01 WSW State Hospital | Stutsman | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.46 WNW (Jms)jamestown Muni | Stutsman | $600K | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Jamestown | Stutsman | — | 05:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.52 SSE State Hospital | Stutsman | — | 03:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Jamestown | Stutsman | — | 02:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NW Jamestown | Stutsman | — | 05:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.51 SE Eldridge | Stutsman | — | 05:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.28 NNW (Jms)jamestown Muni | Stutsman | — | 00:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NW Jamestown | Stutsman | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jamestown
- Montpelier 24 km · 24
- Rogers 42 km · 10
- Marion 43 km · 10
- Medina 46 km · 16
- Gackle 46 km · 13
- Litchville 47 km · 32
- Dazey 49 km · 10
- Valley City 52 km · 45
Questions about hail in Jamestown
How often does it hail in Jamestown, North Dakota?
61 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jamestown since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jamestown?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jamestown?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 31, 1997 near Jamestown. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jamestown?
The most recent report in this data is from June 9, 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 Jamestown had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 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.