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Hail history for Barnes County, ND
135 hail reports in Barnes County since 2006 on 82 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 8, 2021.
Cities in Barnes County
Recent hail in Barnes County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Litchville 3 hail reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Valley City 1 hail report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sibley 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Barnes County by year
When hail season peaks in Barnes County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Barnes County
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Barnes County since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jun 21, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Valley City 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Hastings, Leal 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Wimbledon 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 74 mph, measured | Valley City, Wimbledon 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Valley City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 96 mph, measured | Dazey Bryn Airport, Pillsbury, Valley City Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Valley City 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Dazey 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Pillsbury 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Koldok 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 Barnes 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).