Hail in Grant County, ND
Grant County is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 17 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Grant County since 2025, the largest 2″ (hen egg) on June 20, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was August 12, 2026.
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About Grant County, ND
Grant County lies in southwest North Dakota, rolling prairie and ranchland south of the Heart River on the Missouri Plateau. Early-summer storms draw on humid air carried north from the Plains, and the cool air aloft helps the strongest cells produce hail. Bismarck's KBIS radar covers it from about 51 miles to the northeast, a range where its scans start to ride above the lowest part of a passing storm.
The hail record for Grant County, ND
Hail is closer to routine than rare in Grant County, with 17 confirmed events on the radar record since 2025.
June does most of the damage here; Grant County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Grant County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 17 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Grant County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Grant County?
Hail in Grant County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Grant County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about hen egg size, on June 20, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Grant County this year?
Grant County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Grant County in 2026?
Yes, 8 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently August 12, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Grant County, ND
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Grant County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.