Hail history for Rhame, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rhame since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rhame
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jul 17, 2003
24 reports on 21 days since 1978 · #49 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Rhame
- 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 Rhame
The latest hail report in and around Rhame is from July 20, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rhame logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 75% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #49 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rhame accounts for 14% of the 168 reports filed in Bowman County.
8% 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 4.50 in (softball) on July 17, 2003 near 15 ESE Marmarth.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (50% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rhame 0.7
- Bowman County 4.9
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rhame 12
- Bowman County 55
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rhame 8%
- Bowman 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2003 | 4.50 insoftball | 15 ESE Marmarth | Slope | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 3.50 inteacup | 1 S Rhame | Bowman | $600K | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.87 E Rhame | Bowman | — | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.03 ENE Rhame | Bowman | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Rhame | Bowman | $250K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 25%
- 1–2 in 16 67%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.87 E Rhame | Bowman | — | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Rhame | Bowman | — | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.43 E Rhame | Bowman | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.03 ENE Rhame | Bowman | $50K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.03 ENE Rhame | Bowman | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Rhame | Bowman | $250K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Rhame | Bowman | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.48 W Rhame | Bowman | — | 07:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 N Rhame | Bowman | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Rhame | Bowman | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 3.50 inteacup | 1 S Rhame | Bowman | $600K | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Rhame | Bowman | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rhame
Questions about hail in Rhame
How often does it hail in Rhame, North Dakota?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rhame since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rhame?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rhame?
4.50 in (softball size) on July 17, 2003 near 15 ESE Marmarth. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rhame?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rhame had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 20, 2025.
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.