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Hail history for Jamestown, ND
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jamestown on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 20, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Jamestown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Jamestown 1 hail report · closest near the center of Jamestown |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Eldridge 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Jamestown |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Jamestown Muni, Jamestown 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Jamestown |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 3 in tea cup | Jamestown, State Hospital 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Jamestown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Jamestown by year
When hail season peaks near Jamestown
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Jamestown
Jun 20, 2025 · 3 in (tea cup) · Jamestown (4 mi from Jamestown)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to three inches in dimameter caused significant damage throughout the city of Jamestown and surrounding areas. Many roofs were damaged, with a few having holes punched through the sheathing. Vehicles throughout the city were severely damged.Jun 17, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jamestown (9 mi from Jamestown)
Jul 9, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jamestown (0 mi from Jamestown)
Jul 4, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jamestown Muni (7 mi from Jamestown)
Aug 14, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eldridge (4 mi from Jamestown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jamestown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | EF? | Bloom 6 mi from Jamestown |
| May 22, 2016 | EF0 | Ypsilanti 9 mi from Jamestown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jamestown
44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jamestown since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 2, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Buchanan 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Jamestown Muni 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Spiritwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Jamestown, Buchanan, State Hospital 5 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Jamestown Muni 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | State Hospital 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Jamestown, Buchanan, Jamestown Muni 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Jamestown Muni 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 87 mph, measured | State Hospital 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Jamestown Muni, Eldridge 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 Jamestown; 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 Jamestown.
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