Hail history for Medora, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medora since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Medora
- Last hail
- Jun 7, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 18, 2003
24 reports on 21 days since 1984 · #46 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Medora
- 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 Medora
The latest hail report in and around Medora is from June 7, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 7, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Medora logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #46 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Medora accounts for 20% of the 122 reports filed in Billings 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 18, 2003 near Medora.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Medora 0.5
- Billings County 3.4
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Medora 9
- Billings County 41
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Medora 17%
- Billings County 19%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Medora | Billings | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 2.25 inhen egg | 4 S Medora | Billings | $10K | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | Medora | Billings | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | Medora | Billings | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Medora | Billings | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 29%
- 1–2 in 13 54%
- 2 in + 4 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Medora | Billings | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.47 E Medora | Billings | — | 22:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 SE Medora | Billings | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 NE Medora | Billings | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Medora | Billings | — | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 SSE Medora | Billings | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 SE Medora | Billings | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Medora | Billings | — | 06:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Medora | Billings | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 2.25 inhen egg | 4 S Medora | Billings | $10K | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Medora | Billings | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Medora | Billings | — | 23:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Medora
Questions about hail in Medora
How often does it hail in Medora, North Dakota?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Medora since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #46 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Medora?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Medora?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 18, 2003 near Medora. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Medora?
The most recent report in this data is from June 7, 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 Medora had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 7, 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.