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Hail history for Bismarck, ND
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bismarck on 76 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jul 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Bismarck ranks #57 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Bismarck
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Bismarck 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Bismarck |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Menoken, Lincoln 7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bismarck |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Menoken, Bismarck 5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Bismarck |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Mandan, Bismarck 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bismarck |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bismarck Muni Airport 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bismarck |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Mandan 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Bismarck |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fort Lincoln, Bismarck Muni Airport 5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Bismarck |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 2.75 in baseball | Baldwin, Fort Lincoln, Bismarck 4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Bismarck |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bismarck by year
When hail season peaks near Bismarck
Of the 76 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (34) and August (17).
Largest hail storms near Bismarck
Jul 29, 2024 · 4.5 in (softball) · Bismarck (2 mi from Bismarck)
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 (2 mi from Bismarck)
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 (5 mi from Bismarck)
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.Jul 21, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mandan (5 mi from Bismarck)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail fell over a broad swath of the city of Mandan, with the largest hail reported near the baseball field on 3rd Street SW.Jun 27, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Baldwin (9 mi from Bismarck)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple homes suffered roof and siding damage in the Heritage Reserve subdivision north of Bismarck.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bismarck
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | EF1 | Baldwin 8 mi from Bismarck |
| Jun 27, 2025 | EF? | Baldwin 7 mi from Bismarck |
| Jun 27, 2025 | EF? | Fort Lincoln 8 mi from Bismarck |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bismarck
140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bismarck since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 30, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Mandan, Lincoln, Bismarck 4 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Mandan 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Mandan Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Bismarck Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Bismarck Muni Airport, Bismarck 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Bismarck Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 71 mph, measured | Mandan Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 110 mph, estimated | Bismarck Muni Airport, Bismarck, Mandan 10 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Bismarck, Bismarck Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Mandan 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 Bismarck; 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 Bismarck.
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