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Hail history for Valley City, ND
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Valley City on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 14, 2018. Hail is most common here in August and July.
Recent hail near Valley City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Valley City 1 hail report · closest near the center of Valley City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Valley City by year
When hail season peaks near Valley City
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (8) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Valley City
Sep 14, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oriska (6 mi from Valley City)
Jul 17, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Vly City (9 mi from Valley City)
Jun 20, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Valley City (0 mi from Valley City)
May 15, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Berea (4 mi from Valley City)
Jul 10, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Valley City (2 mi from Valley City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Valley City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2025 | EF1 | Oriska 8 mi from Valley City |
| Jun 20, 2025 | EF2 | Berea 5 mi from Valley City |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF1 | Cuba 9 mi from Valley City |
| Jul 26, 2016 | EF0 | Berea 5 mi from Valley City |
| Jun 3, 2012 | EF0 | North Vly City 2 mi from Valley City |
| Jul 15, 2011 | EF1 | Valley City Airport 1 mi from Valley City |
| May 27, 2011 | EF0 | North Vly City 6 mi from Valley City |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | Berea 8 mi from Valley City |
| May 24, 2010 | EF0 | Valley City 5 mi from Valley City |
| May 18, 2007 | EF0 | North Vly City 3 mi from Valley City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Valley City
25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Valley City since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 10, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Valley City 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 74 mph, measured | Valley City 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Valley City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Valley City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Valley City 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Koldok 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 79 mph, measured | Valley City Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 14, 2018 | 68 mph, measured | Berea, Oriska 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2018 | 69 mph, estimated | Sanborn 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 63 mph, estimated | Valley City 1 wind report |
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 Valley City; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Valley City.
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