Hail History

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Hail history for Minot, ND

Last hail within 10 milesJul 26, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Sep 20, 2019
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles32

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Minot on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Sep 20, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Minot ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Minot

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 26, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Minot
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Minot		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 Minot by year

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When hail season peaks near Minot

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (12).

JanFebMar1Apr5May12Jun12Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Minot

Sep 20, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Burlington (7 mi from Minot)

National Weather Service description (English): Vehicle windshields were broken. On homes, windows were broken and siding was damaged.

Jul 17, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Surrey (9 mi from Minot)

National Weather Service description (English): There were no reports of damage associated with the large hail.

Jul 17, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Minot Intl. Airport (3 mi from Minot)

Jun 18, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minot (7 mi from Minot)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail fell just to the north of Minot. No report of damage was received from this event.

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Minot (0 mi from Minot)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Minot

32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Minot since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 9, 202660 mph, measuredMinot
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202581 mph, estimatedBurlington, Minot, Minot Intl. Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202570 mph, estimatedMinot, Minot Intl. Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202562 mph, measuredMinot Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202475 mph, measuredMinot Intl. Airport, Minot
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202164 mph, measuredMinot Intl. Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 13, 202062 mph, measuredMinot Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202059 mph, measuredMinot Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 4, 201970 mph, measuredMinot Intl. Airport, Minot
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 201660 mph, measuredMinot Intl. Airport
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 Minot; 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 Minot.

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