Hail history for Thompson, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thompson since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Thompson
- Last hail
- Aug 9, 2020
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 13, 2007
15 reports on 12 days since 1997 · #123 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Thompson
- 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 Thompson
The latest hail report in and around Thompson is from August 9, 2020, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 5, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Thompson logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #123 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Thompson accounts for 4% of the 395 reports filed in Grand Forks County.
7% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 13, 2007 near Thompson.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (53% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Thompson 0.4
- Grand Forks County 9.6
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Thompson 7
- Grand Forks County 72
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Thompson 7%
- Grand Forks County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | Thompson | Grand Forks | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 S Thompson | Grand Forks | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.66 NE Thompson | Grand Forks | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.46 NNE Thompson | Grand Forks | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.32 WNW Thompson | Grand Forks | 01:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.66 NE Thompson | Grand Forks | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.46 NNE Thompson | Grand Forks | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 NW Thompson | Grand Forks | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.32 WNW Thompson | Grand Forks | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.12 SSW Thompson | Grand Forks | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.46 NNW Thompson | Grand Forks | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 S Thompson | Grand Forks | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | Thompson | Grand Forks | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Thompson | Grand Forks | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Thompson | Grand Forks | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Thompson | Grand Forks | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Thompson | Grand Forks | 15:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Thompson
- Reynolds 12 km · 13
- Grand Forks 16 km · 106
- Buxton 19 km · 10
- Grand Forks AFB 29 km · 35
- Hatton 31 km · 15
- Manvel 34 km · 10
- Northwood 35 km · 23
- Mayville 35 km · 18
Questions about hail in Thompson
How often does it hail in Thompson, North Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thompson since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Thompson?
Most reports come in August, May, June. August alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Thompson?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 13, 2007 near Thompson. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Thompson?
The most recent report in this data is from August 9, 2020 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Thompson had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thompson since November 5, 2021. The last one was on August 9, 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.