Fargo hail storm history
Cass County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Fargo is located in Cass County within the Red River Valley, one of the Northern Plains' most active hail corridors. The flat terrain and convergence of moist Gulf air with northward-tracking storm systems create conditions favorable for intense hail-producing supercells. Homeowners and property managers in Fargo face regular hail exposure, with documented events ranging from quarter-sized stones to severe impacts.
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Hail activity in Fargo peaks during June and July, when atmospheric conditions align to support organized storm development. May and August also see secondary hail events as the season ramps up and winds down. The lack of terrain barriers in the Red River Valley allows storm systems to maintain intensity and organization, prolonging the window for significant hail damage across Cass County.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 94 recorded events, 25 (27%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
Report relayed from mping.
Received a report of 1 inch hail from a trained weather spotter.
Hail reported by trained spotter in West Fargo.
Public reports 2 inch diameter hail in Mapleton.
Just west of Argusville report of golf ball size hail from broadcast media.
Received a public report of dime to quarter-sized hail.
A report of nickel to quarter sized hail was relayed via broadcast media partners. Hail fell off and…
Nickel to quarter sized hail.
Large, wind driven hail damaged fields across portions of western and central Colfax Township before…
Public report of golf ball sized hail. Minimal crop damage.
Public report of hail via social media. Time estimate based on radar.
Hail report relayed via spotter network.
Drifts of hail were reported along with 2.00 inches of rain.
Quarter to golf ball sized hail fell with very strong winds.
Dime to quarter sized hail fell.
The hail broke windows and dented siding.
Vehicles were hit by the large hail, one suffering a cracked windshield. Satellite imagery showed wi…
The hail was mostly quarter sized.
The hail was mostly pea to dime size.
The hail was mostly pea to dime size.
The hail was mostly quarter size.
A few quarter sized hail fell near the intersection of highway 46 and county road 18. A shelf cloud …
Dime to quarter sized hail covered a deck.
Dime to nickel sized hail fell.
The hail was mostly dime sized.
Brief pea to dime sized hail fell.
Gusty winds were also reported.
A lot of small hail fell, but there were a few larger stones as well.
Dime to nickel sized hail fell along with very strong winds.
Along with the hail, 2.25 inches of rain also fell.
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. Publication lag is approximately 75 days — current-year events may be incomplete.
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