Hail History

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Hail history for Lincoln, ND

Last hail within 10 milesSep 29, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jul 29, 2024
Hail days since 200669
Days with hail 1 inch or larger46
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles113

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lincoln on 69 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jul 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Lincoln

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 29, 20260.25 in
pea		Bismarck
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lincoln		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20262.75 in
baseball		Menoken, Lincoln
8 hail reports · closest near the center of Lincoln		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Menoken, Bismarck
5 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lincoln		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20262 in
hen egg		Bismarck
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 20251 in
quarter		Bismarck Muni Airport
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Fort Lincoln, Bismarck Muni Airport
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Fort Lincoln
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lincoln		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lincoln by year

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When hail season peaks near Lincoln

Of the 69 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (31) and August (14).

JanFebMar1Apr6May13Jun31Jul14Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lincoln

Jul 29, 2024 · 4.5 in (softball) · Bismarck (6 mi from Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): A slow moving thunderstorm developed to the south of Mandan and rapidly strengthened as it moved into Burleigh County. The storm then gradually moved to the east-southeast passing over Lincoln. This storm caused extensive damage to developments to the south of Bismarck and throughout the Lincoln area. Most locations initially experienced hail ranging from one to two inches in diameter, but as the storm approached Lincoln hail increased to baseball size. In addition, one mile to the south of Lincoln a hailstone was measured at 4.5 inches in diameter.

Jun 17, 2016 · 3.25 in · Bismarck (7 mi from Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm struck northern portions of the city of Bismarck around 4:30 AM CDT. Large hail combined with strong wind gusts to cause substantial damage. The largest hail with a diameter of 3.25 inches fell near Legacy High School. Winds of 75 mph combined with large hail to cause a swath of substantial damage from along Divide Avenue in north Bismarck to approximately five miles north of the city of Bismarck. Siding, roofs, and windows were damaged on homes. Multiple car dealerships sustained hail damage, which included the largest dealership in the city.

Jul 19, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bismarck Muni Airport (9 mi from Lincoln)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm brought a large swath of very large hail through the north side of Bismarck early Saturday evening. Hail reports ranged from golf ball size to baseball size, along with multiple reports of hail damage to vehicles and homes. The hail swath width is estimated to have ranged from two to four miles, with the largest hail reports contained within a quarter of a mile swath width.

Aug 11, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Menoken (9 mi from Lincoln)

May 27, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bismarck (4 mi from Lincoln)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lincoln

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 27, 2025EF?Fort Lincoln
7 mi from Lincoln		2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 11, 2008EF0Menoken
9 mi from Lincoln		1.4 mi long, 35 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lincoln

113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 30, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 3, 202666 mph, measuredHuff, Mandan, Lincoln
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 202663 mph, measuredMandan Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202668 mph, measuredBismarck Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202570 mph, estimatedBismarck Muni Airport, Bismarck
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202558 mph, measuredBismarck Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202571 mph, measuredMandan Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 2025110 mph, estimatedBismarck Muni Airport, Bismarck, Mandan Muni Airport
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202470 mph, estimatedBismarck, Bismarck Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202381 mph, estimatedBismarck, Bismarck Muni Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202368 mph, measuredMandan, Huff
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Lincoln; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Lincoln.

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