Hail in Wells County, ND
Hail turns up in Wells County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 15 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Wells County since 2025, the largest 2.5″ (tennis ball) on July 10, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 24, 2026.
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About Wells County, ND
Wells County sits in central North Dakota, rolling glaciated prairie and pothole country in the Drift Prairie region. Midsummer storms strengthen as warm, humid air streams north into fronts crossing the northern plains, and the better-organized cells produce severe hail. Bismarck's KBIS radar is the nearest watch, about 77 miles to the southwest, and at that range its lowest beam rides high above the county.
The hail record for Wells County, ND
Wells County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 15 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 9 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
The hail clusters in July; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Wells County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 15 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Wells County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Wells County?
Hail in Wells County is concentrated in July, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Wells County?
Radar confirmed 2.5-inch hail, about tennis ball size, on July 10, 2026.
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.
Is hail getting worse in Wells County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Wells County, 9 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Wells County this year?
Wells 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 Wells County in 2026?
Yes, 9 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 24, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Wells County, ND
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Wells 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.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
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.
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.