Hail History

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Hail history for Wells County, ND

Last hail in the countyJul 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJun 28, 2018
Hail days since 200649
Days with hail 1 inch or larger37
Tornadoes in the county8
Damaging wind reports in the county54

78 hail reports in Wells County since 2006 on 49 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 28, 2018.

Recent hail in Wells County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 16, 20261 in
quarter		Bremen
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Wellsburg, Harvey
3 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 12, 20251 in
quarter		Fessenden
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Bremen
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Bremen
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Chaseley
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 Wells County by year

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When hail season peaks in Wells County

JanFebMarAprMay13Jun18Jul13Aug5SepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wells County

54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wells County since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jul 8, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 30, 202658 mph, measuredHurdsfield
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026damage reportedFessenden, Cathay, Sykeston
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 9, 202661 mph, measuredHarvey Airport, Harvey, Fessenden
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202661 mph, measuredHurdsfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202563 mph, measuredHarvey Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202558 mph, measuredSykeston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202581 mph, estimatedChaseley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202590 mph, estimatedFessenden, Sykeston, Heaton
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202381 mph, estimatedChaseley, Sykeston
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202271 mph, measuredCathay, Hamberg
2 wind reports		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 Wells 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).