Hail history for West Fargo, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Fargo since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Fargo
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 10, 2011
15 reports on 11 days since 1997 · #124 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · West Fargo
- 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 West Fargo
The latest hail report in and around West Fargo is from June 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Fargo logged 12 reports on 10 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 #124 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Fargo accounts for 3% of the 499 reports filed in Cass 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 May 10, 2011 near 0.94 W Riverside.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 1997, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (40% of reports); 20% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Fargo 0.6
- Cass County 11.3
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Fargo 10
- Cass County 92
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Fargo 0%
- Cass 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.36 W West Fargo | Cass | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 05:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.81 SE Fife | Cass | 21:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 12:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 53%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 05:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.36 W West Fargo | Cass | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Riverside | Cass | 11:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 05:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.81 SE Fife | Cass | 21:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.58 WNW Osgood | Cass | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 21:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.94 W Riverside | Cass | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Mapleton | Cass | 19:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Fargo
Questions about hail in West Fargo
How often does it hail in West Fargo, North Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Fargo since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #124 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Fargo?
Most reports come in July, August, June. July alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Fargo?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 10, 2011 near 0.94 W Riverside. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Fargo?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has West Fargo had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 16, 2025.
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.