Hail history for Linton, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Linton since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Linton
- Last hail
- Jul 19, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 27, 2008
23 reports on 20 days since 1960 · #55 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Linton
- 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 Linton
The latest hail report in and around Linton is from July 19, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 28, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Linton logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #55 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Linton accounts for 16% of the 144 reports filed in Emmons County.
18% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 27, 2008 near 1.5 W Linton.
Reports were down 22% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Linton 0.8
- Emmons County 4.7
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Linton 13
- Emmons County 50
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Linton 18%
- Emmons 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2008 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.5 W Linton | Emmons | $500K | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | Linton | Emmons | $250K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | Linton | Emmons | $500K | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Linton | Emmons | $50K | 00:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Linton | Emmons | $75K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 27%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 4 18%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Linton | Emmons | — | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | Linton | Emmons | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Linton | Emmons | — | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Linton | Emmons | — | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | Linton | Emmons | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Linton | Emmons | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Linton | Emmons | — | 03:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Linton | Emmons | $50K | 00:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Linton | Emmons | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Linton | Emmons | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | Linton | Emmons | $250K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Linton | Emmons | $75K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Linton
- Strasburg 16 km · 22
- Hazelton 24 km · 12
- Cannon Ball 31 km · 19
- Fort Yates 37 km · 12
- Napoleon 44 km · 29
- Wishek 52 km · 20
- Selfridge 59 km · 24
Questions about hail in Linton
How often does it hail in Linton, North Dakota?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Linton since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Linton?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Linton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 27, 2008 near 1.5 W Linton. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Linton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 19, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Linton had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 19, 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.