Hail History

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Hail history for Mandan, ND

Last hail within 10 milesSep 29, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jul 29, 2024
Hail days since 200671
Days with hail 1 inch or larger49
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mandan on 71 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jul 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Mandan

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 29, 20260.25 in
pea
Bismarck
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Mandan
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20260.88 in
nickel
Lincoln
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mandan
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball
Bismarck
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Mandan
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20262 in
hen egg
Mandan, Bismarck
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Mandan
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 20251 in
quarter
Bismarck Muni Airport
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Mandan
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 20251 in
quarter
Mandan
1 hail report · closest near the center of Mandan
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Bismarck Muni Airport
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Mandan
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20252.75 in
baseball
Mandan, Baldwin, Bismarck
5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Mandan
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Mandan by year

60650730810931071121241321411551641741831912021422223624425426

When hail season peaks near Mandan

Of the 71 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (33) and June (15).

JanFebMar1Apr5May15Jun33Jul15Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mandan

Jul 29, 2024 · 4.5 in (softball) · Bismarck (5 mi from Mandan)

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 (4 mi from Mandan)

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.

Aug 30, 2013 · 3 in (tea cup) · Sweet Briar (9 mi from Mandan)

Jul 19, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bismarck Muni Airport (5 mi from Mandan)

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 (0 mi from Mandan)

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.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mandan

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 27, 2025EF1Baldwin
8 mi from Mandan
0.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 27, 2025EF?Baldwin
8 mi from Mandan
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 25, 2010EF1Mandan Muni Airport
8 mi from Mandan
1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 18, 2008EF0Lyons
10 mi from Mandan
0.4 mi long, 35 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mandan

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mandan since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 30, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 3, 202662 mph, measuredMandan, Lincoln, Bismarck
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedMandan
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 202663 mph, measuredMandan Muni Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202668 mph, measuredBismarck Muni Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202570 mph, estimatedBismarck Muni Airport, Bismarck
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202558 mph, measuredBismarck Muni Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202571 mph, measuredMandan Muni Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202582 mph, measuredBismarck, Baldwin, Mandan
10 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202470 mph, estimatedBismarck, Bismarck Muni Airport
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202470 mph, estimatedMandan
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 Mandan; 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 Mandan.

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