Hail history for Washburn, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washburn
- Last hail
- Jul 24, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 24, 2006
24 reports on 22 days since 1977 · #51 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Washburn
- 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 Washburn
The latest hail report in and around Washburn is from July 24, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washburn logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median North Dakota town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #51 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washburn accounts for 8% of the 285 reports filed in McLean County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 24, 2006 near 1 E Hensler.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (42% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washburn 0.6
- McLean County 7.8
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washburn 11
- McLean County 74
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washburn 0%
- McLean 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Hensler | Oliver | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mclean | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mclean | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mclean | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 15:35 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 33%
- 1–2 in 16 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 SE Washburn | Mclean | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Washburn | Mclean | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 07:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.83 NW Washburn | Mclean | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNW Washburn | Mclean | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Washburn | Mclean | 10:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washburn
Questions about hail in Washburn
How often does it hail in Washburn, North Dakota?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washburn?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washburn?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 24, 2006 near 1 E Hensler. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washburn?
The most recent report in this data is from July 24, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washburn had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 24, 2026.
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.