Hail in Benson County, North Dakota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Benson County on 35 days since October 2020. That is more than 68% of US counties. It ranks 33 of 53 in North Dakota.
The largest radar estimate was 3.2 inches on June 28, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 7, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | 3.2 in |
| August 2, 2022 | 2.85 in |
| September 11, 2025 | 2.85 in |
| July 22, 2024 | 2.5 in |
| June 28, 2023 | 2.35 in |
| June 24, 2022 | 2.2 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 15 hail reports since October 2020, and 51 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in North Dakota
- McLean County: 70 days
- Ward County: 64 days
- Morton County: 63 days
- Grant County: 56 days
- Stutsman County: 56 days
- McKenzie County: 54 days