Hail in Wells County, North Dakota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Wells County on 48 days since October 2020. That is more than 82% of US counties. It ranks 13 of 53 in North Dakota.
The largest radar estimate was 2.85 inches on June 27, 2025. 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 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | 2.85 in |
| September 5, 2024 | 2.7 in |
| August 9, 2021 | 2.65 in |
| June 13, 2022 | 2.45 in |
| July 9, 2026 | 2.3 in |
| June 24, 2022 | 2.1 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 19 hail reports since October 2020, and 25 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