Hail history for Kenmare, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kenmare since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kenmare
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 1, 1957
20 reports on 19 days since 1957 · #74 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Kenmare
- 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 Kenmare
The latest hail report in and around Kenmare is from July 14, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kenmare logged 9 reports on 8 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 #74 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kenmare accounts for 7% of the 290 reports filed in Ward County.
5% 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 May 1, 1957.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (45% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kenmare 0.5
- Ward County 7.9
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kenmare 8
- Ward County 78
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kenmare 5%
- Ward County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 1957 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Ward | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kenmare | Ward | 00:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kenmare | Ward | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Ward | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Kenmare | Ward | 16:20 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 4 20%
- 1–2 in 15 75%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Kenmare | Ward | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 ENE Kenmare | Ward | 21:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Kenmare | Ward | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Kenmare | Ward | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Kenmare | Ward | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Kenmare | Ward | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kenmare | Ward | 00:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Kenmare | Ward | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Kenmare | Ward | 05:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Kenmare | Ward | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Kenmare | Ward | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Kenmare | Ward | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kenmare
Questions about hail in Kenmare
How often does it hail in Kenmare, North Dakota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kenmare since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #74 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kenmare?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kenmare?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 1, 1957. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kenmare?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kenmare 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 14, 2024.
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.