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Hail history for Watford City, ND
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Watford City on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 13, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Watford City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Watford City 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Watford City |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Arnegard 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Watford City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Watford City by year
When hail season peaks near Watford City
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Watford City
Jul 13, 2013 · 3.5 in · Watford City (2 mi from Watford City)
National Weather Service description (English): There were no reports of damage with this very large hail report.Jun 21, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Watford City (7 mi from Watford City)
May 26, 2014 · 2.25 in · Arnegard (7 mi from Watford City)
National Weather Service description (English): A McKenzie County Deputy Sheriff reported between golf ball and baseball size hail with damage in the area.Jun 7, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Arnegard (10 mi from Watford City)
Jul 21, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Watford City (1 mi from Watford City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Watford City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | EF? | Arnegard 9 mi from Watford City |
| Jul 10, 2018 | EF2 | Watford City 2 mi from Watford City |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF0 | Arnegard 5 mi from Watford City |
| May 26, 2014 | EF2 | Watford City 6 mi from Watford City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Watford City
30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Watford City since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 19, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Watford City, Arnegard 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2024 | 69 mph, measured | Arnegard, Watford City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 61 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Watford City 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Watford City 2 wind reports |
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 Watford City; 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 Watford City.
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