Hail history for Towner, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Towner since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Towner
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 27, 1975
25 reports on 18 days since 1975 · #42 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Towner
- 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 Towner
The latest hail report in and around Towner is from July 21, 2017, 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, Towner logged 14 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 75% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #42 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Towner accounts for 12% of the 204 reports filed in McHenry County.
4% 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 April 27, 1975.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (44% of reports); 28% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Towner 0.7
- McHenry County 6.3
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Towner 8
- McHenry County 52
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Towner 4%
- McHenry 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1975 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Mchenry | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 W Towner | Mchenry | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.8 N Towner | Mchenry | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Towner | Mchenry | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Towner | Mchenry | 19:57 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 24%
- 1–2 in 18 72%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 NE Towner | Mchenry | 21:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 W Towner | Mchenry | 21:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 NE Towner | Mchenry | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 NNW Towner | Mchenry | 00:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.46 W Towner | Mchenry | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.46 NNE Towner | Mchenry | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 NNW Towner | Mchenry | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.8 N Towner | Mchenry | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.95 NE Towner | Mchenry | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Towner | Mchenry | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Towner | Mchenry | 08:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2.8 N Towner | Mchenry | 08:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Towner
Questions about hail in Towner
How often does it hail in Towner, North Dakota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Towner since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #42 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Towner?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Towner?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 27, 1975. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Towner?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Towner had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Towner since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 21, 2017.
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.