Hail history for Leonard, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leonard since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leonard
- Last hail
- Aug 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 22, 2012
18 reports on 16 days since 1982 · #93 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Leonard
- 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 Leonard
The latest hail report in and around Leonard is from August 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leonard logged 12 reports on 10 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 #93 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Leonard accounts for 4% of the 499 reports filed in Cass County.
17% 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 22, 2012 near 15.95 WNW Walcott.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (39% of reports); 17% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leonard 0.6
- Cass County 11.3
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leonard 10
- Cass County 92
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leonard 17%
- Cass 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 15.95 WNW Walcott | Richland | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 WSW Leonard | Cass | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | 9 NE Sheldon | Ransom | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Leonard | Cass | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Horace | Cass | 13:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 17%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 3 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Leonard | Cass | 01:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.47 WSW Leonard | Cass | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Leonard | Cass | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Leonard | Cass | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Leonard | Cass | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NW Leonard | Cass | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 15.75 WNW Walcott | Richland | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 15.95 WNW Walcott | Richland | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 NE Leonard | Cass | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 WSW Leonard | Cass | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | 9 NE Sheldon | Ransom | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Leonard | Cass | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Leonard
Questions about hail in Leonard
How often does it hail in Leonard, North Dakota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leonard since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #93 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leonard?
Most reports come in August, July, September. August alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leonard?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 22, 2012 near 15.95 WNW Walcott. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leonard?
The most recent report in this data is from August 6, 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 Leonard had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 6, 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.