Hail history for Rugby, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rugby since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rugby
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 3, 2016
21 reports on 18 days since 1973 · #66 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Rugby
- 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 Rugby
The latest hail report in and around Rugby is from July 13, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rugby logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 13% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #66 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rugby accounts for 22% of the 95 reports filed in Pierce County.
10% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 3, 2016 near 1.46 SSW Rugby.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2020, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (43% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rugby 0.5
- Pierce County 2.8
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rugby 8
- Pierce County 38
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rugby 10%
- Pierce County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.46 SSW Rugby | Pierce | $450K | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Rugby | Pierce | $4K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pierce | — | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pierce | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pierce | — | 18:00 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 8 38%
- 1–2 in 11 52%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 WSW Rugby | Pierce | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.83 NNW Rugby | Pierce | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.75 W Rugby | Pierce | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.37 SSW Rugby | Pierce | — | 21:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.46 SSW Rugby | Pierce | $450K | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.92 W Rugby | Pierce | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.92 W Rugby | Pierce | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rugby | Pierce | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Rugby | Pierce | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Rugby | Pierce | — | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 12 N Balta | Pierce | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Rugby | Pierce | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rugby
Questions about hail in Rugby
How often does it hail in Rugby, North Dakota?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rugby since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #66 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rugby?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rugby?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 3, 2016 near 1.46 SSW Rugby. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rugby?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rugby had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rugby since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 13, 2020.
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.