Hail history for Wilton, North Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilton since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wilton
- Last hail
- Jun 20, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 17, 1983
28 reports on 22 days since 1977 · #34 of 208 North Dakota places
Hail map · Wilton
- 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 Wilton
The latest hail report in and around Wilton is from June 20, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 24, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wilton logged 12 reports on 8 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 #34 of 208 North Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wilton accounts for 10% of the 285 reports filed in McLean 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 July 17, 1983.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wilton 0.6
- McLean County 7.8
- Median North Dakota town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wilton 8
- McLean County 74
- Median North Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wilton 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1983 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Mclean | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1980 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Mclean | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.17 SE Wilton | Mclean | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Burleigh | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mclean | 03:45 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 11 39%
- 1–2 in 15 54%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Wilton | Mclean | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.17 SE Wilton | Mclean | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.17 SE Wilton | Mclean | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 NE Wilton | Mclean | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.17 SE Wilton | Mclean | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 SE Wilton | Mclean | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 SE Wilton | Mclean | 07:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.17 SE Wilton | Mclean | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.17 SE Wilton | Mclean | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Wilton | Burleigh | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SW Wilton | Burleigh | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SW Wilton | Burleigh | 15:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wilton
Questions about hail in Wilton
How often does it hail in Wilton, North Dakota?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilton since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #34 of 208 North Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wilton?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wilton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 17, 1983. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wilton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 20, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wilton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 20, 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.