Hail history for Medina, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medina since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Medina
- Last hail
- Jul 15, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 31, 1997
16 reports on 15 days since 1986 · #105 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Medina
- 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 Medina
The latest hail report in and around Medina is from July 15, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Medina logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #105 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Medina accounts for 6% of the 258 reports filed in Stutsman County.
6% 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 August 31, 1997 near Medina.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 19% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Medina 0.4
- Stutsman County 6.0
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Medina 7
- Stutsman County 67
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Medina 6%
- Stutsman County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | Medina | Stutsman | $50K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stutsman | — | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stutsman | — | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stutsman | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Medina | Stutsman | — | 01:40 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 5 31%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Medina | Stutsman | — | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Medina | Stutsman | — | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Medina | Stutsman | — | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Medina | Stutsman | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Medina | Stutsman | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Medina | Stutsman | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Medina | Stutsman | — | 21:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Medina | Stutsman | — | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Medina | Stutsman | — | 21:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Medina | Stutsman | — | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Medina | Stutsman | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | Medina | Stutsman | $50K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Medina
- Gackle 32 km · 13
- Jamestown 46 km · 61
- Steele 47 km · 20
- Napoleon 56 km · 29
- Montpelier 58 km · 24
Questions about hail in Medina
How often does it hail in Medina, North Dakota?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medina since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #105 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Medina?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Medina?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 31, 1997 near Medina. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Medina?
The most recent report in this data is from July 15, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Medina had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 15, 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.