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Hail history for Ward County, ND
159 hail reports in Ward County since 2006 on 78 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Sep 20, 2019.
Cities in Ward County
Recent hail in Ward County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Douglas 1 hail report |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Minot 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Ward County by year
When hail season peaks in Ward County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ward County
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ward County since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jun 9, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 62 mph, a measured | Sawyer 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 65 mph, a estimat | Minot Air Force Base 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 70 mph, a measured | Douglas, Sawyer 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Minot AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 90 mph, a estimat | Sawyer, Minot 4 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 86 mph, a measured | Douglas, Sawyer 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Burlington, Minot, Minot Intl. Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 71 mph, a measured | Sawyer, Ryder, Douglas 7 wind reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 62 mph, a measured | Minot Intl. Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 68 mph, a measured | Minot AFB, Makoti 2 wind reports |
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 Ward County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).