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Hail history for Golden Valley County, ND
49 hail reports in Golden Valley County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 7, 2026.
Recent hail in Golden Valley County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Beach 1 hail report |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Sentinel Butte 1 hail report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Golva 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Golden Valley County by year
When hail season peaks in Golden Valley County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Golden Valley County
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Golden Valley County since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 27, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | 86 mph, measured | Trotters, Sentinel Butte 5 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Golva 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Golva 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 87 mph, measured | Beach 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2024 | 75 mph, measured | Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 90 mph, estimated | Beach Muni Airport, Golva, Sentinel Butte 3 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 68 mph, measured | Beach, Golva 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Golva 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2018 | 60 mph, measured | Beach, Sentinel Butte 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 Golden Valley 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).