Hail history for Steele, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Steele since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Steele
- Last hail
- May 23, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 31, 1997
20 reports on 17 days since 1991 · #81 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Steele
- 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 Steele
The latest hail report in and around Steele is from May 23, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Steele logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 63% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #81 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Steele accounts for 15% of the 136 reports filed in Kidder County.
5% 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 August 31, 1997 near Steele.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (35% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Steele 0.7
- Kidder County 4.6
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Steele 10
- Kidder County 54
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Steele 5%
- Kidder 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1997 | 4.50 insoftball | Steele | Kidder | $100K | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Steele | Kidder | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Steele | Kidder | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Steele | Kidder | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.11 NNW Steele | Kidder | — | 20:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 50%
- 1–2 in 9 45%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.11 NNW Steele | Kidder | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.58 WNW Steele | Kidder | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.42 E Steele | Kidder | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.42 E Steele | Kidder | 08:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 2.28 NNW Steele | Kidder | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.95 W Steele | Kidder | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.95 W Steele | Kidder | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.84 SE Steele Muni Arpt | Kidder | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.17 NE Steele Muni Arpt | Kidder | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Steele | Kidder | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Steele | Kidder | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Steele | Kidder | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Steele
Questions about hail in Steele
How often does it hail in Steele, North Dakota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Steele since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Steele?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Steele?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 31, 1997 near Steele. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Steele?
The most recent report in this data is from May 23, 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 Steele had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 23, 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.