Hail history for Scranton, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scranton since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Scranton
- Last hail
- Aug 3, 2019
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 28, 2018
18 reports on 16 days since 1979 · #95 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Scranton
- 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 Scranton
The latest hail report in and around Scranton is from August 3, 2019, 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, Scranton 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 #95 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Scranton accounts for 11% of the 168 reports filed in Bowman County.
11% 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 June 28, 2018 near 0.48 W Scranton.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2018, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Scranton 0.5
- Bowman County 4.9
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Scranton 9
- Bowman County 55
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Scranton 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 05:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bowman | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bowman | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bowman | 15:06 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 28%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 05:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 05:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 08:07 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.48 W Scranton | Bowman | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Scranton | Bowman | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Scranton | Bowman | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Scranton
Questions about hail in Scranton
How often does it hail in Scranton, North Dakota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scranton since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Scranton?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Scranton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 28, 2018 near 0.48 W Scranton. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Scranton?
The most recent report in this data is from August 3, 2019 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Scranton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scranton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 3, 2019.
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.