Hail history for Richardton, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richardton since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richardton
- Last hail
- Jul 30, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 9, 2017
11 reports on 11 days since 1977 · #175 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Richardton
- 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 Richardton
The latest hail report in and around Richardton is from July 30, 2023, 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 July 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richardton logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #175 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richardton accounts for 5% of the 226 reports filed in Stark County.
9% 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 June 9, 2017 near 1.98 SE Richardton.
The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (45% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richardton 0.3
- Stark County 7.0
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richardton 6
- Stark County 71
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richardton 9%
- Stark County 14%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.98 SE Richardton | Stark | $15K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NW Richardton | Stark | — | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1980 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Stark | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1979 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Stark | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 E Richardton | Stark | — | 05:33 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 6 55%
- 1–2 in 4 36%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 E Richardton | Stark | — | 05:33 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Richardton | Stark | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.98 SE Richardton | Stark | $15K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Richardton | Stark | — | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NW Richardton | Stark | — | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Richardton | Stark | — | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Richardton | Stark | — | 01:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 1985 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Stark | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1980 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Stark | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1979 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Stark | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1977 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Stark | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richardton
Questions about hail in Richardton
How often does it hail in Richardton, North Dakota?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richardton since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #175 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richardton?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richardton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 9, 2017 near 1.98 SE Richardton. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richardton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 30, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richardton 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 July 30, 2023.
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.