Hail History

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Hail history for Benson County, ND

Last hail in the countyJul 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 17, 2020
Hail days since 200668
Days with hail 1 inch or larger48
Tornadoes in the county16
Damaging wind reports in the county91

136 hail reports in Benson County since 2006 on 68 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 17, 2020.

Recent hail in Benson County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 9, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Fillmore, Esmond
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20261 in
quarter		Baker, Leeds
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 12, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Leeds
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Oberon
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Benson County by year

50680760810951031112213114415916417318319420121322123124225226

When hail season peaks in Benson County

JanFebMar2Apr3May23Jun19Jul14Aug5Sep2OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Benson County

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Benson County since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 119 mph on Jun 9, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202664 mph, measuredCrary, Minnewaukan
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 24, 2026damage reportedMinnewaukan
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 16, 202662 mph, measuredMaddock, York
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 202662 mph, measuredNiles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202661 mph, measuredBaker, Maddock Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202659 mph, measuredBaker
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 202658 mph, measuredMaddock Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202460 mph, estimatedLeeds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202472 mph, measuredEsmond
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202358 mph, estimatedFort Totten
1 wind report		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 Benson 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).