Hail history for Leeds, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leeds since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leeds
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 25, 1983
23 reports on 19 days since 1983 · #54 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Leeds
- 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 Leeds
The latest hail report in and around Leeds is from June 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 12, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leeds logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #54 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Leeds accounts for 8% of the 301 reports filed in Benson County.
13% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on August 25, 1983.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leeds 0.6
- Benson County 6.6
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leeds 9
- Benson County 66
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leeds 13%
- Benson County 6%
- 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 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 1983 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Benson | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.83 NNE Leeds | Benson | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Leeds | Benson | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 NNW Leeds | Benson | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Leeds | Benson | 20:35 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 10 43%
- 1–2 in 10 43%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Leeds | Benson | 01:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.8 N Leeds | Benson | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.15 NW Leeds | Benson | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.83 NNE Leeds | Benson | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.54 WNW Leeds | Benson | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 NNW Leeds | Benson | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 NNW Leeds | Benson | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.83 NNW Leeds | Benson | 02:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.83 NNW Leeds | Benson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 E Leeds | Benson | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.46 NNW Leeds | Benson | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.8 N Leeds | Benson | 14:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Leeds
- Minnewaukan 27 km · 16
- Cando 28 km · 21
- Esmond 37 km · 20
- Maddock 37 km · 19
- Bisbee 38 km · 13
- Rugby 42 km · 21
- Oberon 44 km · 11
- Devils Lake 46 km · 55
Questions about hail in Leeds
How often does it hail in Leeds, North Dakota?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leeds since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #54 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leeds?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leeds?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 25, 1983. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leeds?
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 Leeds had in the last five years?
2 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.