Hail history for Max, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Max since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Max
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 15, 1974
28 reports on 24 days since 1969 · #31 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Max
- 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 Max
The latest hail report in and around Max is from June 29, 2026, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on June 29, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Max logged 12 reports on 11 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 #31 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Max accounts for 10% of the 285 reports filed in McLean County.
7% 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 July 15, 1974.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2000, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Max 0.6
- McLean County 7.8
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Max 11
- McLean County 74
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Max 7%
- McLean County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 1974 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Mclean | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | Max | Mclean | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Max | Mclean | — | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Max | Mclean | $10K | 22:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mclean | — | 20:50 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 12 43%
- 1–2 in 14 50%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | Max | Mclean | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Max | Mclean | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.93 W Max | Mclean | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Max | Mclean | — | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Max | Mclean | — | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Max | Mclean | — | 21:32 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 S Max | Mclean | — | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Max | Mclean | $10K | 22:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Max | Mclean | — | 04:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Max | Mclean | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Max | Mclean | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.46 E Max | Mclean | — | 07:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Max
- Douglas 16 km · 10
- Garrison 21 km · 23
- Sawyer 35 km · 11
- Riverdale 36 km · 12
- Underwood 42 km · 13
- Turtle Lake 45 km · 16
- Minot 46 km · 54
- Burlington 49 km · 15
Questions about hail in Max
How often does it hail in Max, North Dakota?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Max since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Max?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Max?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 15, 1974. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Max?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Max 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 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.