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Hail history for Rugby, ND
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rugby on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 3, 2016. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Rugby
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rugby in the last two years.
Hail days near Rugby by year
When hail season peaks near Rugby
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Rugby
Aug 3, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rugby (1 mi from Rugby)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail occurred in the city of Rugby, with the largest hail falling near the intersection of US Highway 2 and ND Highway 3 on the south end of town. Damage occurred to structures and automobiles, and south of town to crops.Aug 30, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Balta (9 mi from Rugby)
Jun 22, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Rugby (0 mi from Rugby)
Jun 23, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rugby (1 mi from Rugby)
May 6, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Rugby (1 mi from Rugby)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rugby
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2011 | EF1 | Rugby 5 mi from Rugby |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rugby
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rugby since 2006, on 17 days. The strongest measured gust was 110 mph on Jun 20, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Rugby 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Rugby 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Rugby 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 110 mph, measured | Balta, Rugby 3 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 90 mph, estimated | Barton, Rugby 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 62 mph, measured | Rugby 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Rugby 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 67 mph, measured | Rugby, Barton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 86 mph, estimated | Rugby 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 87 mph, estimated | Rugby 1 wind report |
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 Rugby; 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). Distances are measured from the center of Rugby.
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