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Hail history for Burleigh County, ND
Burleigh County has 324 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 213 of them 1″ or larger and 35 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 29, 2024.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Burleigh County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Burleigh County's peak: July.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Burleigh County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.25″ (tennis ball)
Multiple homes had roofing damage at The Ranch subdivision north of Bismarck.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
A slow moving thunderstorm developed to the south of Mandan and rapidly strengthened as it moved into Burleigh County. The storm then gradually moved to the east-southeast passing over Lincoln. This storm caused extensive damage to developments to the south of Bismarck and throughout the Lincoln area.
· 3.25″ (tea cup)
A severe thunderstorm struck northern portions of the city of Bismarck around 4:30 AM CDT. Large hail combined with strong wind gusts to cause substantial damage. The largest hail with a diameter of 3.25 inches fell near Legacy High School.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 11 | 33 | 47 | 76 | 102 | 50 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Burleigh County
Has it ever hailed in Burleigh County?
Yes — 324 hail events have been recorded for Burleigh County, ND in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 213 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Burleigh County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Burleigh County, ND is July 22, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Burleigh County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 29, 2024. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
More North Dakota hail history
- Cass County 494
- Morton County 420
- Grand Forks County 391
- Barnes County 331
- Benson County 297
- Richland County 296
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.