Hail history for Watford City, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Watford City since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Watford City
- Last hail
- Aug 1, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jul 13, 2013
28 reports on 24 days since 1963 · #33 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Watford City
- 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 Watford City
The latest hail report in and around Watford City is from August 1, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 1, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Watford City logged 14 reports on 11 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 #33 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Watford City accounts for 12% of the 227 reports filed in McKenzie County.
18% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on July 13, 2013 near 2.32 W Watford City.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (54% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Watford City 0.7
- McKenzie County 7.0
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Watford City 11
- McKenzie County 62
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Watford City 18%
- McKenzie County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2013 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.32 W Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Watford City | Mckenzie | $10K | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Mckenzie | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1982 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Mckenzie | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 1963 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Mckenzie | — | 15:00 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 7 25%
- 1–2 in 16 57%
- 2 in + 5 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Watford City | Mckenzie | $7K | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.46 E Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 23:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Watford City | Mckenzie | $150K | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.84 N Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Watford City | Mckenzie | $250K | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 E Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 04:19 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2013 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.32 W Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.46 E Watford City | Mckenzie | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Watford City
Questions about hail in Watford City
How often does it hail in Watford City, North Dakota?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Watford City since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Watford City?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Watford City?
3.50 in (teacup size) on July 13, 2013 near 2.32 W Watford City. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Watford City?
The most recent report in this data is from August 1, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Watford City had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 1, 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.