Hail in Ward County, North Dakota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Ward County on 64 days since October 2020. That is more than 91% of US counties. It ranks 2 of 53 in North Dakota.
The largest radar estimate was 3 inches on August 10, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 17, 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 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | 3 in |
| August 30, 2026 | 2.95 in |
| September 2, 2026 | 2.5 in |
| August 24, 2023 | 2.1 in |
| June 23, 2022 | 2.05 in |
| July 29, 2024 | 2.05 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 19 hail reports since October 2020, and 45 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
- Morton County: 63 days
- Grant County: 56 days
- Stutsman County: 56 days
- McKenzie County: 54 days
- Emmons County: 52 days