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Hail history for Grand Forks County, ND
198 hail reports in Grand Forks County since 2006 on 75 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 27, 2015.
Cities in Grand Forks County
Recent hail in Grand Forks County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Grand Forks 1 hail report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Gilby, Manvel 4 hail reports |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mekinock 1 hail report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Inkster 2 hail reports |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Manvel, Johnstown, Grand Forks 6 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Grand Forks County by year
When hail season peaks in Grand Forks County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Grand Forks County
258 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Grand Forks County since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 21, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Northwood 2 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Johnstown, Mekinock, Inkster 3 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Emerado, Grand Forks 3 wind reports |
| Oct 5, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Grand Forks Int 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 91 mph, measured | Grand Forks AFB, Emerado, Larimore 6 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 79 mph, measured | Larimore, Ojata, Grand Forks 8 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Merrifield, Thompson, Grand Forks 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Northwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 92 mph, measured | Thompson, Grand Forks Int 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Thompson, Merrifield 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 Grand Forks 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).